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Pascale Harter introduces stories from Gaza, Indian-administered Kashmir, Pakistan and Eswatini.

As the Jordanian initiative to evacuate sick and injured children from Gaza continues, Fergal Keane has travelled with some young cancer patients as they crossed the border to seek medical treatment. He reflects on the impact of lasting food shortages, media restrictions, and a week of heavy Israeli bombardment in Gaza.

A recent attack by militants in Indian-administered Kashmir saw tensions escalate between two nuclear-armed countries, India and Pakistan, to their highest level in six years. Although a ceasefire was agreed, local people's nerves have been shattered, as Aamir Peerzada discovered on the Indian-administered side of the Line of Control which divides the region.

From drone war to meme war: Pakistan鈥檚 Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has declared a 鈥楧ay of the Battle of Truth鈥� to mark his country鈥檚 self-proclaimed victory in the latest confrontation with India. Azadeh Moshiri reports from Pakistan on the military's efforts to regain public confidence, including a social media campaign - using a flood of memes and emojis to inspire love for the armed forces.

The landlocked Kingdom of Eswatini is one of the last remaining absolute monarchies in the world. But critics have accused its King Mswati III of repressing any opposition. In 2021, several dozen people were killed during weeks of pro-democracy protests. Tim Hartley went to a Saturday football match in Manzini to gauge the public mood today.

Producer: Polly Hope
Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith
Production Co-ordinator: Katie Morrison

Image: A girl travels with her mother to receive treatment in Jordan Credit: Fergal Keane/大象传媒