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War and conflict

Keep up with the news about international and internal conflicts around the world, from the Russian invasion of Ukraine to the civil war in Yemen and the crisis in Ethiopia.

A vehicle carrying coffins of Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and his family members, in Tehran, Iran. Photo: Reuters

World

Iran begins days-long funeral for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in war

07 Jul 2026

Palestinian weavers Rula Barakeh (right) and Samira Nasser work on handmade embroidered pieces at the Inaash Association embroidery workshop in Beirut, Lebanon. Photo: AP

Culture

Palestinian diaspora finds connection, identity and resilience in traditional tatreez embroidery

05 Jul 2026

Despite concerns over rising oil prices, Hong Kong’s resilient social structure and government initiatives can mitigate potential economic disruptions, writes a student. Photo: Karma Lo

Letters to the Editors

Your Voice: Global conflicts and Hong Kong’s housing crisis (long letters)

20 Jun 2026

Gaza’s tent camps face a sanitation crisis, with families building makeshift toilets for privacy and dignity amid a lack of proper facilities. Photo: AP

Asia

Makeshift toilets in Gaza’s tent camps highlight struggles for dignity

10 Jun 2026

Schools should implement collaborative and flexible mobile phone policies that promote digital literacy and self-discipline rather than imposing strict bans, writes a student. Photo: AP

Letters to the Editors

Your Voice: Balanced phone use, iPod’s return, saving water (short letters)

30 May 2026

Palestinians make their way past the rubble of buildings destroyed in Israeli military strikes, as they shop on the eve of the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha. Photo: AFP

World

Gazans face soaring costs and shortages dampening Eid celebrations

27 May 2026

A Palestinian artist paints a mural depicting Israel’s interception of ships participating in the Global Sumud Flotilla, a civilian-led humanitarian aid mission to Gaza by sea, in Nuseirat in the central Gaza Strip on May 19. Photo: AFP

World

Israeli forces fired shots at Gaza flotilla, all boats intercepted, group says

20 May 2026

A student shares the need for empathy and proactive efforts to combat social issues and create a better world for future generations. Photo: Shutterstock

Letters to the Editors

Your Voice: Living in troubled times, high-pressure study environment (long letters)

09 May 2026

More than 94,000 Afghans have been displaced by the war, OCHA figures show. Photo: AFP

Asia

12,000 Afghan children affected by war with Pakistan need safe spaces to learn

01 May 2026

A robot plays music at the Hong Kong InnoEx 2026 Robot and AI Fair at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Photo: AFP

Letters to the Editors

Your Voice: Students on EVs, AI music, war and social media (short letters)

25 Apr 2026