Both the collapse and survival of Iran’s Islamic Republic pose risks. Israel’s assault on Iran comes as the country is still attacking Gaza and Lebanon, after bombing Syria, Yemen and Qatar in the past year. What are the risks of Israel opening another battlefront, and of the collapse – or the survival – of the … Read more
Hong Kong’s oldest park seals off section following death of nine monkeys in two days. A zoo in Hong Kong is investigating the death of nine monkeys, including three members of a critically endangered species, in two days. Part of the Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens, the oldest in the territory, has been sealed … Read more
Palestinians in the war-torn Gaza Strip face increased risk of disease. Israel’s assault on Gaza has created a humanitarian catastrophe for the 2.3 million residents of the besieged Palestinian territory. Hundreds of thousands have been forced from their homes, some left with just a plastic tent for shelter. Essential medicines, food, water and fuel are … Read more
Scholars and experts unpack the meaning and use of anti-Semitism during the Israel-Gaza war in an UpFront special. As the death toll continues to rise in Gaza, some experts warn of a potential genocide. Israeli leaders have at times justified their attacks on the besieged strip by invoking the history of persecution of Jewish people, … Read more