Israeli hate crimes against Christians soar in occupied East Jerusalem

The Jewish supremacist rhetoric of the far-right government has reportedly emboldened extremist settler attacks against Palestinian Christians

Israeli forces prevent Palestinian Christians from entering church, assault clergy

The abuse of Christian worshippers comes as occupation forces carry out violent attacks against Muslim worshippers at the nearby Al-Aqsa Mosque

‘The biggest threats to Christians in Lebanon are the Lebanese Forces and Samir Geagea’: Hassan Nasrallah

Nasrallah also revealed that Hezbollah has 100,000 trained fighters, while chiding far-right LF leader Samir Geagea to "behave"

Times of Israel publishes, promptly deletes piece calling for ‘obliteration of Palestine’

The inflammatory post is indicative of increasing calls in Israeli society to repeat the massacres and ethnic cleansing of Palestinians seen during the ‘Nakba’ 75 years ago

Yazidis protest return of Sunni Arab families to Sinjar

Controversy over who is to blame for the 2014 ISIS genocide against Yazidis continues to stir sectarian tensions

Deporting Syrians: A ploy to propel Lebanon’s US-backed army chief into power?

Did Lebanon's US-backed army commander exploit the Syrian refugee crisis and incite clashes with them to catapult himself into the highly-contested Lebanese presidency? The US silence on Joseph Aoun's illegal deportations last week is deafening.

Russia’s new foreign policy: Confronting the US enemy in a new world order

Moscow’s recently released Concept of Foreign Policy reveals a significant shift towards confronting the US, prioritizing alliances with non-western countries, and positioning Russia as a pillar of the emerging multipolar world.

Israel blocks Christian worshipers from attending Easter celebration in Jerusalem

Occupied Jerusalem has seen a marked uptick in hate crimes by extremist Jewish settlers against Palestinian Muslims and Christians over recent months

Israeli troops kill Palestinian worshipper outside Al-Aqsa Mosque

Eyewitness reports say the victim was trying to protect a Palestinian woman who was being assaulted by Israeli police

Israeli raids on Al-Aqsa Mosque persist through Ramadan

During Ramadan every year, Palestinian worshippers face increased violence and harassment from settlers and troops

Independent Kurdistan in US interest: John Bolton

Bolton’s support for an independent Kurdish state in what is now northern Iraq highlights one of the key goals of neo-conservatives who conspired to launch the illegal invasion of the country with the world’s second-largest oil reserves

Knesset bill introduced to ban missionary activity in Holy Land

The bill would outlaw efforts by people of one faith who want to discuss or try to persuade people of other faiths to consider changing their current religious beliefs

Lebanese security thwarted massive ISIS plot: Report

The plot includes attacks against a church, a hospital, and several other targets across the country

Israeli settlers desecrate Christian graves in Jerusalem

Jerusalem’s Anglican Archbishop Hosam Naoum described the vandalism of the Protestant cemetery as a 'clear hate crime'

Exclusive interview with Hezbollah commander in Iraq: ‘The Americans did not fight ISIS’

The Cradle speaks with a senior Hezbollah military official in Iraq on the crucial role played by Iran’s late Quds Force Commander Major General Qassem Soleimani in leading the resistance against ISIS.

An ‘unprecedented provocation’: Ben Gvir raids Al-Aqsa Mosque

As a senior official in the new Israeli government, Ben Gvir’s storming of the compound is expected to draw more attention than his previous raids

South Caucasus: A battle of wills and corridors

Azerbaijan and Turkiye are gunning to establish the “Zangezur corridor,” in direct conflict with Iran and Armenia’s interests as it entails the blockade of the Lachin corridor – a lifeline for the ethnic Armenians of Nagorno-Karabakh.

Revisiting the fall of Mosul: Who was to blame?

Mosul's surrender to ISIS has commonly been attributed to corruption and sectarianism by Baghdad, yet further investigation reveals the role of neighboring Turkey in the city’s fall.

Iraq’s parliament gives green light to new government

Iraq held early elections more than a year ago as a result of mass anti-government protests that began in October 2019

Tayouneh massacre to remain in impunity as Lebanese court releases all suspects

Israeli-trained political leader Samir Geagea was charged for his involvement in the massacre earlier this year, which targeted protesters allied with the Hezbollah and Amal parties

Declassified Mossad document reveals military collaboration with Lebanese Christian militias

The report establishes 1958 as the year when contact between Lebanese officials and the Israeli military establishment was first initiated

Hungary border police steps up violence against refugees from West Asia

Doctors Without Borders has treated more than 423 patients with injuries at the Hungary-Serbia border since January 2021

Lebanon observes second anniversary of Beirut Port blast with calls for justice

While officials continue calling for 'truth and justice' for the victims, the official investigation into the blast has been shelved for months with no one ever held responsible

From Balkh to Konya: Discovering Rumi’s spiritual geopolitics

While Jalal al-Din Rumi is synonymous with Islamic mysticism, a deeper dig brings to light the West Asian political changes and upheaval that shaped his world and other-worldly view.

The unholy alliance: Hindutva and Zionism

The ideologies of Hindutva and Zionism have taken centre stage in India and Israel’s apartheid-based policies. They have a lot in common, probably more so than their supporters would like.

Report confirms direct role of top Israeli official Ariel Sharon in Sabra, Shatila massacre

By the end of the Sabra and Shatila massacre, which lasted more than 40 hours, the bodies of an estimated 460 to 3,500 civilians – both Palestinian and Lebanese – littered the streets and alleyways

Pope Francis welcomes Iranian official at the Vatican

Ayatollah Alireza Aarafi told the Pope that Iran expects the Catholic Church to stand against oppression everywhere, including Palestine

Israeli settlers assault Palestinians, chant ‘death to Arabs’ during Flag March

Earlier in the day, and for the first time, Israeli settlers illegally performed Talmudic rituals at Al-Aqsa Mosque

Palestinian factions say Israel ‘counting its remaining days’

The comments come on the first year anniversary of the brutal war waged on the Gaza Strip last year

Final results for Lebanese election show no clear majority alliance

Independent candidates made big strides, winning over a dozen parliament seats, while the Saudi-backed Lebanese Forces party gained 19 seats