California police move in to dismantle pro-Palestinian protest camp at UCLA
The pre-dawn police crackdown at UCLA marked the latest flashpoint for mounting tensions on US college campuses.
Thu May 02 2024
Where is Al Aqsa mosque and why is it so important to Muslims during Ramadan?
The Al-Aqsa compound has long been a flashpoint for deadly violence over matters of sovereignty and religion in Jerusalem.
Sat Mar 09 2024
Why China, the Philippines keep fighting over tiny shoal
China's repeated attempts to blockade Second Thomas Shoal, has made the submerged reef a flashpoint for conflict between Manila and Beijing.
Sat Dec 16 2023
FEATURE - Trans people in India demand equal access to public toilets
Access to public toilets has become a flashpoint as fierce debate about trans rights takes place around the world.
Fri Aug 04 2023
US and China trade barbs over South China Sea
The South China Sea has become one of many flashpoints in the testy relationship between China and the United States.
Wed Dec 21 2022
Israeli police storm Al-Aqsa Mosque compound amid tensions
Israeli police stormed the flashpoint Al-Aqsa mosque compound in East Jerusalem on Sunday, with at least 10 people injured during the ensuing clashes.
Sun Apr 17 2022
Let's Talk: Looking at the Middle-East
Brough to us by the international media as a geopolitical flashpoint, how do we get a deeper understanding? Sharaad Kuttan speaks to Dietrich Jung, Centre for Contemporary Middle East Studies, University of Southern Denmark.
Thu Mar 17 2022
Hundreds of Israeli settlers storm Al-Aqsa complex amid tension
More than 500 Israeli settlers forced their way into the flashpoint Al-Aqsa Mosque complex on Sunday, amid tension over a planned setter incursion into the flashpoint site.
Sun Jul 18 2021
How East Jerusalem flashpoint Sheikh Jarrah got its own hashtag
The hashtag "#SaveSheikhJarrah" has gained momentum overseas.
Tue May 18 2021
Israel plays for time on flashpoint Jerusalem evictions
Israel's attorney-general secured a deferment of a court hearing on planned evictions of Palestinians in Jerusalem.
Mon May 10 2021
Targeting Iran - emergence of a dangerous flashpoint
There is widespread fear that the United States and its allies might launch a military operation against Iran at any time.
Tue May 21 2019
PRU14: 26 'lokasi panas' dikenal pasti polis Pahang
Lokasi panas tersebut melibatkan kawasan sensitif perkauman dan keagamaan serta kawasan saingan sengit politik.
Tue May 08 2018
Football: Leicester in dock over stormy scenes at Stoke
The main flashpoint of Saturday's Premier League game saw Leicester striker Jamie Vardy dismissed in the 28th minute by Pawson for a two-footed challenge on Stoke forward Mame Biram Diouf.
Sun Dec 18 2016
Malaysia, Australia agree to share intelligence on counter-terrorism
This includes monitoring the flashpoints or the areas believed to be targeted by such terror groups, especially Daish, throughout the Asia-Pacific region.
Mon Mar 21 2016
Female suicide bombers kill five in Cameroon attack
Four female suicide bombers blew themselves up in a flashpoint area of northern Cameroon on Saturday, killing five civilians.
Sun Nov 22 2015