Israel orders shut down of Palestinian radio offices in East Jerusalem

Israeli authorities also summoned the staff of the radio channel for questioning, after accusing it of inciting violence against Israel

Washington rejects ICC probe into Israel’s murder of Al Jazeera reporter

Washington has long opposed efforts to prosecute war crimes committed by Israel against Palestinians living under an apartheid system

Al-Jazeera calls for ICC probe into killing of Shireen Abu Aqla

In a statement, the network confirmed that it had newer evidence indicating Israel’s culpability in the murder of the renowned journalist

Britain’s surveillance of Palestinian refugees in Lebanon, under the guise of ‘counter-terrorism’

A follow-up exposé into the British Foreign Office’s clandestine operations across Lebanon’s 12 Palestinian refugee camps to undermine the sovereignty of the state

Israeli fire killed Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Aqla: UN

The UN has finally corroborated the account of Abu Aqla's colleagues, who at the time said Israeli snipers indiscriminately opened fire on them

Emir of Qatar in Iran to strengthen bilateral ties

The two sides discussed the bolstering of bilateral ties, increased trade, the 2015 nuclear deal, the 2022 World Cup, and the Israeli murder of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Aqla Nasri

International condemnation, general strikes over Israel’s murder of journalist

At least 55 Palestinian journalists have been killed in the occupied territories since the year 2000, with no one being held responsible

Saudi Arabia and Israel: a geoeconomic ploy to usher in backdoor normalization

Riyadh is unprepared to risk taking the public route toward normalization with Tel Aviv, but the Saudi crown prince may use an Israel-GCC transportation corridor to get it done anyway

Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and UAE summon Lebanese ambassadors after official calls Yemen war ‘futile’

Lebanese Information Minister George Kordahi also said that the Saudi invasion of Yemen "must come to an end"

Tension with Riyadh and tea in Tel Aviv – what is MbZ’s real goal in the region?

Who is MbZ, why is he punching above his weight, and what are his global aspirations? We take a deep dive into the calculations of this enigmatic Gulf emir.

Saudi Arabia and the UAE among governments caught using Israeli spyware on journalists, activists: Report

Tyranny on the waters: The UAE-Israeli occupation of Yemen’s Socotra Island

The transformation of Yemen’s strategically-located Socotra Island into an Emirati-Israeli military intelligence hub has raised concerns for the Ansarallah movement and its allies, significantly increasing the geopolitical stakes of the Yemen war.

Syrian quake triggers Arab debate on defying US sanctions

The recent earthquake in Syria has opened up opportunities for Arab states to reconcile with Syria. But will those with US leverage - like the UAE and Saudi Arabia - be willing to take the ultimate friendship test and bypass Washington's sanctions? 

Can western intel agencies spy on Hezbollah via crypto?

Although branded as a safe and secure mode of transaction, cryptocurrency networks are still vulnerable to hacking. In sanctions-hit and economic crisis-ridden Lebanon, this poses an existential threat to all Lebanese.

The role of UK intelligence services in the abduction, murder of James Foley 

An investigation into British and American collusion with the terror groups that kidnapped and murdered western hostages in Syria.

Saad Hariri and the collapse of Lebanon

The Syrian regime-change war and Lebanon's economic collapse happened under Saad Hariri's watch, but the Future Movement leader is seldom mentioned for the pivotal role he played in Lebanon's unravelling

How Arab states perceive the US-China standoff

West Asian countries recognize China’s sovereign claims over Taiwan, yet many of them still rely on the US militarily and politically, so where do they stand?

Testing the waters: Could Turkey’s Russian relations sink over Ukraine?

Neither friend nor foe, Turkey and Russia have backed opposing sides in several regional conflicts, yet managed to avoid direct confrontation. Now the Ukraine crisis poses a serious challenge.

Will Yemen test the limits of Israel–UAE strategic synergy?

The extent and limitations of a UAE geopolitical response to Ansarallah attacks will be the Abraham Accords' real litmus test for Israel's Iran war hawks

‘Rotten to the core:’ How Israel influenced British policy on Hamas

Israel now controls British Foreign policy through a highly-infiltrated, ferociously active network of organizations, campaigners, and relationships

Kordahi: I spoke in good faith and will not change my position

In an interview with Al Alam news network, Kordahi spoke of external pressure to resign, and said he maintains his opinion on the war on Yemen

Aoun’s trip to Qatar cannot change Lebanon’s fortunes; for that, he must look further east

Lebanese President Michel Aoun's trip to Qatar for help can only be a placebo for his country's woes. To jumpstart Lebanon's recovery, he needs to be prepared to realign with new regional actors.

From Panjshir to Baku: Iran’s search for a new hard-power strategy in Eurasia

Iran may be a late comer to Caucasus geopolitics, but it plans to deliver a powerful opening gambit with some new allies in its corner

UPDATE: Saudi Arabia, Bahrain expel Lebanese ambassadors

The shocking move by Riyadh and Manama comes in response to comments made by a Lebanese official regarding the war in Yemen

Iran has joined the SCO, now it needs to turbo-boost its economy

With Iran's full accession to the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) complete, Tehran now needs to wrangle big trade deals with its new regional friends to offset US sanctions against its beleaguered economy.

Another Western assault on Afghanistan will backfire inside Europe

The Taliban are being pressured to create an inclusive government; whether it happens is anyone's guess. But sanctions and destabilization should not be the objective of foreign parties, as Europe will pay the consequences.

Britain’s Secret Propaganda War in Lebanon

Leaks show UK Foreign Office directed influence operations targeting Lebanese youth and civil society to shape the direction of mass protests in service of British interests.

Shaken by a family feud, will Iraqi Kurdistan’s PUK survive?

The PUK has just emerged from a three-year leadership battle between two branches of the Talabani family. It is unlikely to be over yet, and there are local and regional ramifications to this family fight.

Why a checkmate is looming for Saudis in Yemen

The mood has shifted in Yemen and the Saudis are eager for an exit. What has changed on the Yemeni ground to warrant this shift?