Italy claims UAE ‘halted’ military role in Yemen, lifts embargo on arms sales

Despite Rome's claim, UAE forces and their mercenaries currently occupy Yemen's Socotra Archipelago, as well as dozens of Yemeni ports and several oil fields

Putin, Raisi sign deal to build railway in Iran that can ‘rival Suez Canal’

The major infrastructure project will connect nations in South and Central Asia to northern Europe

The sanctions boomerang: Why trade bans backfire

Trade wars have been common throughout history, but they often have unintended consequences that undermine their intended goals. From Napoleon to the US and EU – none got it right.

Arab world hails Iran-Saudi reconciliation as Israeli leaders trade blame

While resistance leaders across West Asia celebrated the news, the Israeli government blamed the 'weakness' of former officials and of the current US government

US defense chief stuck at Tel Aviv airport as thousands join anti-govt protests

Lloyd Austin's visit comes as violence in the occupied West Bank continues to spike, with at least 78 Palestinians being killed by Israeli troops and settlers since the start of the year

EU nations condemn Israel’s settlement expansion, West Bank violence

The Israeli military estimates that between 300 to 400 settlers took part in a pogrom-style rampage through the Palestinian town of Huwara

Death toll of sunken Mediterranean migrant ship reaches 62

The migration crisis has intensified over the past decade, as many migrants flee not only poverty but also conflicts initiated by EU members Britain and France in cooperation with the United States

Latin American nations condemn Israel’s illegal settlement expansion

The nations stated that the Tel Aviv's decisions are an 'open war against Palestinians'

Iraqi president, KRG minister discuss resolution of outstanding issues

Tensions remain between Erbil and Baghdad due to Kurdish oil exports to Israel via Turkiye and the independence of Peshmerga forces from the Iraqi army

Kurdistan Regional Government resumes oil exports to Turkiye

The export of Kurdish oil to Turkiye has long been controversial, as large amounts are purchased by Israel

Turkiye summons nine western ambassadors to protest embassies’ closure

Diplomatic tensions rose when Turkiye responded to an initial US security alert by warning citizens against possible xenophobic and racist attacks in Europe

Why is Egypt’s Navy commanding a NATO-led coalition in the Red Sea?

In recent years Egypt has been developing and strengthening its navy in and around the Red Sea, but this is arguably part of a broader US strategy for the region.

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

Europe’s gas emergency: A continent hostage to seller prices

Europe’s reliance on Russian gas imports has been upended by sanctions against Moscow. With few options for practical alternatives, the continent will remain energy-dependent and financially-vulnerable regardless of who it imports from.

Eurasia’s Middle Corridor: An Atlanticist frenzy to stifle Europe-Asia integration

Geopolitical interests between the Anglo-American establishment and the Sino-Russian-led axis will clash over the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route.

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

US blocks Egypt-Jordan energy plan for Lebanon until reforms implemented

White House official Amos Hochstein says the US will prevent international aid for a joint Arab energy project unless Beirut implements the demanded reforms

Lebanese officials deny Iranian plane carried weapons to Beirut airport

Meraj airlines, sanctioned by the US, recently started flights to Beirut in November

Drowning by sea or despair: Gaza’s two bleak choices

Israel’s blockade against the Gaza Strip has been instrumental in the mass exodus of Palestinians, with many opting for the dangerous voyage by sea for a better quality of life.

Saudi Arabia inks arms deal with Spain to strengthen naval forces

Riyadh has increased its efforts in cooperation with nations across the globe as Saudi leaders look to move away from the kingdom's US dependency

Turkey says PKK behind Istanbul terror attack, Kurdish group denies accusation

Authorities arrested a Syrian woman who allegedly planted a bomb in Istiklal Street, despite initial reports saying the attack was a suicide bombing

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

No pain, no grain: Putin’s Black Sea comeback

After the western military attack on Sevastopol briefly halted Russian grain transports, Moscow is back in business with a stronger hand and more favorable terms.

The UK’s transition from Tweedledee to Tweedledum

Don’t expect Britain’s first Asian prime minister to radically reverse the UK's direction, as he is a pillar of the establishment.

Social media snitches: How Israel recruits spies inside Syria

Israel’s Mossad is increasingly turning to social media in order to recruit agents to gather intelligence on Syria, a crucial hub in the Axis of Resistance

Iran to file lawsuit against US for direct role in unrest

Iran’s Intelligence Ministry said the United States is 'directly' involved in the recent riots across the country

EU member states propose new sanctions against Iran

Germany is leading efforts by the European Union to impose a new set of sanctions on the Islamic Republic of Iran

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

Ukraine’s revenge on the West 

As the balance of power shifts again in Ukraine, its reverberations will impact the very unity of the EU project

Iran summons UK ambassador for ‘interventionist comments’ over protests

Tehran considers the British ambassador's comments to be 'based on fake and provocative interpretations'