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Thai Authorities Raid Illegal School on Koh Phangan, Find 89 Israeli Children

Sat, 02 May 2026 12:03:00 +0300

Thai security forces raided an illegal school operating on the popular tourist island of Koh Phangan on Friday, May 2, 2026, discovering 89 Israeli children aged 2 to 12 on the premises — nearly five times the number permitted by the school’s license.

How China Became Iran's Oil Lifeline and Sanctions Shield

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0300

China now buys nearly every drop of oil Iran produces. A decade ago, it purchased roughly 30% of Iranian crude. Today that figure stands at around 90%, making Beijing the indispensable partner keeping Tehran’s economy afloat and its military funded — despite years of escalating U.S. sanctions.

Filipina Killed in Haifa Missile Strike Was the Family's Daughter-in-Law, Not Their Caretaker

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0300

Lucille-Jane Gershevitz, a 29-year-old Filipina who moved to Israel to be with the man she loved, was killed on Saturday night alongside her husband Dima (42), and his parents Vladimir (73) and Lena (68), when an Iranian ballistic missile struck their residential building in Haifa, causing three floors to collapse.

Chinese Workers in Israel Refuse Beijing's Evacuation Order, Citing Economic Despair at Home

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0300

When Beijing ordered the evacuation of Chinese citizens from Israel in late March 2026, following Iran’s retaliatory strikes after the US-Israeli military operation, the response from tens of thousands of Chinese construction workers was unequivocal: they refused to leave.

Chinese Ships Deliver Missile-Production Chemicals to Iran Amid War

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 07:39:00 +0300

An investigation by The Telegraph, based on shipping data analysis, has revealed that sanctioned Chinese vessels have been delivering chemicals to Iran that could be used to manufacture hundreds of ballistic missiles — even as US and Israeli strikes continue to target Iran’s missile infrastructure.

Thai Worker Chaiwat Waewnil Killed in Iranian Missile Strike at Moshav Adanim

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 23:00:00 +0300

Chaiwat Waewnil, a 30-year-old Thai agricultural worker from Chaiyaphum Province, was killed shortly before midnight on Wednesday, 18 March 2026, by shrapnel from an Iranian cluster-munition missile at Moshav Adanim in central Israel’s Sharon region. He had been working at a potato farm (Ozer Farm), roughly 12 kilometres from Herzliya, and is survived by his wife and young child in Thailand. He is the first Thai national killed since the Iran-Israel conflict escalated with Operation Roaring Lion on 28 February.

China and Russia Shield Hezbollah as UN Security Council Condemns Terror Group

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0300

The United Nations Security Council convened a special session on Wednesday to address the escalating crisis in Lebanon, producing a near-unanimous front against Hezbollah — with China and Russia as the glaring exceptions. While Western and even some non-aligned nations condemned the Shiite terror organization for dragging Lebanon into war, Beijing and Moscow chose to deflect blame onto Israel.

Filipina Caregiver Mary Anne de Vera Killed in Iranian Missile Strike on Tel Aviv

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 19:58:00 +0300

Mary Anne Velasquez de Vera, a 32-year-old Filipina caregiver from Basista, Pangasinan, has been identified as the first person killed in Israel during Iran’s retaliatory missile strikes on February 28, 2026. She was pregnant with her first child. She was killed while helping her elderly patient reach a bomb shelter — choosing to stay with the woman she cared for rather than flee to safety alone.

Taiwan Awards Scholarships to Israeli Students Displaced by Missile Attacks

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 18:01:00 +0300

Taiwan has once again demonstrated its commitment to Israel through a meaningful act of solidarity. At a ceremony held at the Peres Academic Center, Taiwan’s Representative to Israel, Ms. Ya-Ping (Avi) Lee, presented scholarships to twelve Israeli students who were displaced from their homes after their cities were struck by Iranian missiles during the 12-day war.

China's Calculated Silence: Navigating the Israel-Iran Conflict

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 13:28:03 +0000

China’s Delicate Dance in the Middle East
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The recent Israel-Iran conflict, which flared between June 13-24, 2025, put China’s foreign policy to the test, exposing the intricate balance Beijing seeks to maintain in the volatile Middle East. While official statements called for de-escalation and condemned Israeli actions, a deeper look reveals a pragmatic approach driven by economic interests and a desire for regional stability rather than ideological alignment.