Tensions between India and Pakistan over water rights are escalating after India took the rare step of suspending the Indus Waters Treaty, a decades-old agreement that governs how the two countries share water from the Indus River system. India claims Pakistan was involved in a deadly attack earlier this year—a claim Pakistan denies—and now Pakistan fears India is using water access as a political weapon. With the treaty in limbo, Pakistan is worried about worsening water shortages and the broader implications for regional stability.

Editor’s Note: Water is already a scarce resource in South Asia, and this dispute could make things much worse for millions of people. The Indus Waters Treaty has survived multiple wars and conflicts, so India’s decision to pause it is a big deal—it signals a breakdown in cooperation that could ripple into agriculture, energy, and even further political tensions. If diplomacy fails, both countries (and their citizens) could pay the price.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro criticizes global inaction against Israel’s military campaign in Gaza, arguing that passive governments undermine international law and fail to protect vulnerable nations. He calls for stronger diplomatic resistance to Israel’s actions, framing it as a moral and legal obligation.

Editor’s Note: Petro’s op-ed reflects growing frustration among Global South leaders over perceived Western double standards in foreign policy. His blunt stance could signal a shift in Latin America’s diplomatic posture—or at least rally like-minded nations to challenge Israel’s allies more aggressively. For readers, it’s a stark reminder that the Gaza war isn’t just a regional crisis but a test of whether international rules apply equally to powerful states.