Arab Nations Silent Amidst Gaza Tragedy: “Another Hiroshima” Unfolding
In a month-long onslaught, Israel’s aggression claims over 40,000 lives in Gaza, prompting comparisons to Hiroshima. Arab nations, part of recent normalization agreements with Israel, face scrutiny for their perceived silence. International calls for immediate action intensify amid concerns of a worsening humanitarian crisis. Euro-Med Monitor, the Geneva-based NGO, reveals over 25,000 tons of explosives dropped on Gaza, equating to the destructive force of two nuclear bombs. Global community urges diplomatic intervention to halt the devastating impact on Gaza’s population. (Source: The Cradle)
Pakistan’s Mass Deportation of Afghans Poses Risks to Regional Stability
Pakistan’s repatriation plan could force millions of Afghans back to their crisis-wracked home country. If the current rate of return is continued, with thousands of people crossing each day, the region could face further destabilization, notwithstanding Islamabad’s efforts to justify itself on security grounds (Source: Ibraheem Bahiss, International Crisis Group)
India’s Farmers are on the Cusp of an Agritech Revolution
India’s AgriStack initiative aims to create an Agritech ecosystem for its farmers, offering digital services including weather forecasts, soil testing, and crop management tools. The platform aims to provide a global model for enhancing food yields using new technologies and smart policies, as India struggles with 35–50% lower yields compared to global benchmarks. (Source: Ashish Dobhal and Devansh Pathak, World Economic Forum)
US Military Presence in the Middle East: Deterrence and Retaliation
As the Israeli war on Gaza intensified, the US increased its military posture in the Middle East. Increasing this presence sends a message to Hezbollah to stay out of battle with Israel. Combining deterrence with a US call for a truce in the Israel-Hamas war would be more feasible and less confrontational against Iran and its proxies. (Source: Gregory Aftandilian, Arab Center Washington DC)