The Promises and Perils of the New Gaza Plan

A new Gaza peace plan by Donald Trump has international backing and a surprising partial acceptance from Hamas. However, its journey toward lasting peace is threatened by critical deal-breakers and the unresolved core question of Palestinian political sovereignty.
US Faces Decline in Chinese Students Due to Safety and Geopolitics

Number of Chinese students in the US drops amid rising tensions and safety concerns, prompting shifts in study-abroad choices.
Zelenskyy’s Tense White House Meeting with Trump Amidst Ukraine Crisis
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Zelenskyy and Trump clash in White House meeting over U.S. support for Ukraine, exposing deep political divisions on the war.
China to Build World’s Largest Dam On Brahmaputra
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China plans world’s largest dam on Brahmaputra, raising environmental, seismic, and geopolitical concerns; India responds.
U.S. Sanctions on Pakistan’s Missile Program : Impacts and Geopolitics
![U.S. sanctions on Pakistan’s missile program intensify regional tensions and raise concerns over fairness and effectiveness. [Image via REUTERS/Akhtar Soomro].](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/JMHG3K3TUVLE3N6D2BRYEYQURA-1-1024x1024.webp)
U.S. sanctions on Pakistan’s missile program intensify regional tensions and raise concerns over fairness and effectiveness.
Modi calls for peace in Ukraine as he meets Putin at BRICS summit

Modi seeks peace in Ukraine at BRICS summit, while Putin pushes for support amid rising non-Western influence.