Iranian Navy ships dock in Brazil despite US concerns

One of the Navy ships is reportedly equipped with anti-ship cruise missiles, torpedoes, and naval guns

Brazilian foreign minister ejects Israeli ambassador

The new Brazilian government has vowed to take a more ‘balanced’ approach to the Palestinian issue

Why the CIA attempted a ‘Maidan uprising’ in Brazil

The failed coup in Brazil is the latest CIA stunt, just as the country is forging stronger ties with the east.

Iranian, Saudi officials meet in Brazil

The vice-president of Iran spoke with Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, the Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia, in Brazil

Qatar secures 20 percent stake in major oil block off Brazil’s coast

Doha recently signed major, long-term energy deals with Asian and European nations as it works to expand its annual LNG production capacity from 77 million tons to 110 million tons

Palestinians welcome Lula’s victory against Bolsonaro in Brazil

Brazil formally recognised the State of Palestine in 2010, during Da Silva's second term in office

Over 90 countries condemn Israeli actions in occupied West Bank

The UN General Assembly voted 87-26 in favor of the proposal for the ICJ to give an opinion on Israeli policies in the occupied West Bank

Predictions for 2023? Annus horribilis with some surprising upsides

The Cradle's writers offer up their predictions for 2023. The common theme is massive global shifts, some good, some bad.

Why BRI is back with a bang in 2023

As Beijing’s Belt and Road Initiative enters its 10th year, a strong Sino-Russian geostrategic partnership has revitalized the BRI across the Global South.

Algeria looks forward to joining BRICS in 2023: President Tebboune

The North African gas giant is set to boost its GDP and human development metrics over the next year in order to join the bloc of emerging economies

Japan extends crude storage deal with Aramco

The agreement leases 13 national crude oil stockpiling tanks to Aramco at the Okinawa CTS Corporation base

Algeria, China sign implementation plan for ‘Belt and Road’ initiative

The BRICS group of nations represents the world’s most prominent economies outside of the western hemisphere

Lebanese parliament again fails to elect president, pushing nation deeper into crisis

As Lebanon sinks deeper into crisis, US officials have said that once the 'complete disintegration of the state' happens, Lebanon can be 'rebuilt from the ashes, freed from the curse of Hezbollah'

The Global South births a new game-changing payment system    

Challenging the western monetary system, the Eurasia Economic Union is leading the Global South toward a new common payment system to bypass the US Dollar.

Israel calls on world leaders to oppose ICJ opinion on occupation

In the coming weeks, the resolution has to be voted on for a second time by the plenary of the General Assembly

MbS signs $30 billion cooperation agreement with South Korea

MbS is currently on a tour of East Asia, in alignment with Saudi Arabia's decision to lean eastwards for economic expansion

Chief of Staff of Israeli Air Force makes first of its kind visit to Bahrain

The UAE, Israel and Bahrain signed the US-brokered normalization agreements in September 2020

Vladimir Putin says Russia is ready to strengthen relations with Arab League

Putin: 'The partnership between Russia and Arab countries will ensure global peace and stability'

Algeria to sign massive arms deal with Russia: Report

Algeria has signed significant weapons deals with Russia before, making it a potential target for US sanctions

Putin: Saudi crown prince deserves respect

Prince Mohammed bin Salman's decision to strengthen relations with Russia has alarmed allies

Journalists in the firing line

Discrediting journalists who buck the dominant narratives of corporate media is becoming a cottage industry. Last week, it was my turn.

China supports BRICS expansion with Saudi Arabia as potential new member

The BRICS mechanism aims to promote 'peace, security, development, and cooperation' among emerging global powers

Algeria, Russia launch joint naval exercise

Moscow and Algiers have broadened economic and military cooperation over the past year

Saudi Arabia, South Africa sign agreements valued at $15 million

Cape Town and Riyadh signed 11 agreements and a Memorandum of Understanding to increase mutual investments in energy, water, green hydrogen, waste diversion, and logistics

Syria appoints veteran diplomat to head its mission in Moscow

Bashar al-Jaafari's diplomatic career spans over 5 decades, during which he served in France, Indonesia, and the UN

Michael Hudson: A roadmap to escape the west’s stranglehold

The geoeconomic pathway away from the neoliberal order is fraught with peril, but the rewards in establishing an alternative system are as promising as they are urgent

US lawmakers call for sanctions against Algeria

Ties between Moscow and Algiers have been stronger lately, with Algeria gearing up to join the BRICS group in the near future

Algeria to discuss joining BRICS with Russia

The BRICS bloc represents an alternative to western economic hegemony, and can serve as a powerful tool to bypass economic sanctions

Six achievements of the Putin-Khamenei meeting

The real story of last week's Tehran summit was the strategic advancement of a Russian-Iranian alliance.

Israel chief of staff plans first official visit to Morocco

Israel has signed more than $3 billion in arms agreements with regional countries since signing the controversial normalization agreements