Just as Indian Prime Minister Modi was visiting Israel, a report from the Jewish People Policy Institute highlights the growing hostility toward Jews in the media and universities of the People's Republic of China. It criticises the Netanyahu government for its lack of a coherent, long-term political strategy vis-à-vis Beijing.
The Afghan response to Pakistan’s bombings has escalated the never-ending conflict. Pakistan promises "decisive" action against the bases of "anti-Pakistan terrorists" in Afghanistan. Caught between the two, China calls for moderation. Meanwhile, 21 million Afghans already living in poverty risk paying the price of this never-ending conflict.
Prime Minister Tarique Rahma inaugurated "Multidimensional Bangladesh", a literary event postponed due to the elections. Held at the Bangla Academy, it commemorates the martyrs of the 1952 Language Movement and promotes democracy and culture through reading in a country that is at the bottom of the rankings for the number of books read. With 549 publishers attending, it now aims to become an international event.
After a six-year hiatus, the hunt for the animal resumes due to a “sharp increase” in incidents. “Non-lethal” control measures have proved ineffective. The authorities are talking about an environmental and public health emergency. The aim is to maintain the title of cleanest city in the world in the face of one of its “most cunning invaders”.
12.5% of Filipino families still rely on remittances sent by relatives who have emigrated abroad for their livelihood. However, international instability, the more stable forms of residence abroad for many migrants and economic changes in Manila are changing the overall picture, with a significant decrease in the percentage contribution of this form of income to gross domestic product.
Today’s news: Beijing removes nine more military officers from the National People’s Congress weeks after the dismissal of General Zhang Youxia. The Philippines, the United States and Japan conduct drills in the South China Sea. Oman: “significant steps” in talks between Iran and the United States in Geneva. A school textbook banned in India for referring to corruption within the judiciary.
