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Gaza is being offered a big historic chance
Oped, Published on 27/11/2025
» The UN Security Council has approved a landmark American-sponsored resolution which just may give long suffering Gaza its final chance for peace and reconstruction. The US resolution enshrines Washington's 20-point plan for Gaza; the current ceasefire, the establishment of a Board of Peace and backs the creation and deployment of an international stabilisation force for the war-ravished territory. There were 13 votes for, none against, and two abstentions, Russia and China.
Gaza civil defence says 21 killed in Israeli strikes
AFP, Published on 23/11/2025
» GAZA CITY (PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES) - Gaza's civil defence agency said 21 people were killed and dozens more wounded in multiple Israeli air strikes on Saturday, as Hamas and Israel again traded allegations of violating the fragile ceasefire.
Israel launches fresh strikes on Gaza, Qatar warns of escalation
AFP, Published on 20/11/2025
» GAZA CITY — Gaza health authorities said fresh Israeli air strikes killed four people Thursday as Qatar, a mediator of the weeks-long ceasefire, warned that renewed attacks threatened to undermine the fragile truce between Israel and Hamas.
Take Charge of Diabetes: Choose Good Nutrition and Healthy Lifestyle to Achieve Remission
Published on 14/11/2025
» Diabetes continues to be a significant public health priority in Thailand, affecting more than 6.5 million adults and accounting for over THB 47 billion in annual healthcare costs. According to the 2025 IDF Diabetes Atlas, the prevalence of diabetes among Thai adults aged 20–79 is 11.7% — the fourth highest in ASEAN and slightly above the global average of 11.1%. The Thai Ministry of Public Health also highlighted the elevated risk of cardiovascular complications and chronic kidney disease among people living with diabetes. As World Diabetes Day 2025 approaches, this moment offers a timely opportunity to rally collective action to accelerate progress in prevention, early detection and holistic diabetes care.
Palestinian Authority says Israel killed two teens in West Bank
AFP, Published on 14/11/2025
» DAYR ISTIYā (PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES) - The Palestinian Authority said Thursday that Israeli soldiers had killed two 15-year-olds in the occupied West Bank, while Israel called them "terrorists" attempting to carry out an attack.
Learn from Singapore
Oped, Postbag, Published on 07/11/2025
» Re: "Push grows to keep B20 rail ride alive: TCC responds to PM's fare warning", (BP, Oct 11).
Israel pounds Gaza City after offensive gets green light
AFP, Published on 21/08/2025
» JERUSALEM - Israel hammered Gaza City and its outskirts overnight, residents said Thursday, after the defence ministry approved an expanded offensive to target the remaining Hamas strongholds in the strip.
Hamas accepts new Gaza truce plan: Hamas official
AFP, Published on 19/08/2025
» GAZA CITY - Hamas has accepted a new ceasefire proposal for Gaza, a senior member from the group said on Monday, after a fresh diplomatic push to end more than 22 months of war.
Israel military approves plan for new Gaza offensive
AFP, Published on 13/08/2025
» JERUSALEM - The Israeli military said on Wednesday it had approved the framework for a new offensive in the Gaza Strip, as Hamas condemned what it called “aggressive” Israeli ground incursions in Gaza City.
Gazans mourn journalists killed by Israel
AFP, Published on 11/08/2025
» GAZA CITY - Gazans gathered on Monday for the funeral of five Al Jazeera staff members and a sixth reporter killed in an Israeli strike, with Israel calling one of them a “terrorist” affiliated with Hamas.