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

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.

Lebanese and Syrian migrants adrift at sea plead with EU coast guard for rescue

Relatives of the migrants say at least two children have already died, as the group has been without food or water for several days

EU border agency abandoned hundreds of asylum seekers at sea

As western-sponsored conflicts and economic turmoil spread in West Asia, hundreds of thousands continue to attempt the perilous journey to reach EU shores

From the Black Sea to the East Med, don’t poke The Russian Bear

The US shouldn't have poked the Russian Bear. Now it is fully awake: after Ukraine, the Russians are likely to do a clean sweep of foreign belligerents poking around the East Med and the Black Sea.

Former Turkish Black Sea Commander: Erdogan is bartering away Turkey’s national interests

Turkey's former Black Sea Commander, Rear Admiral Türker Ertürk, tells us why his country's policies in Cyprus, Libya, Afghanistan and West Asia are so erratic – for one, President Erdogan's "outdated ideology" and its servile need to placate the West to the detriment of Turkish national interests.

Iran’s ‘floating terror bases’ threat to maritime security: Israel

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant claimed that Israel has 'doubled the attacks on Iran in Syria' since Netanyahu's government came to power

Railway of Resistance: A grand project to connect Iran, Iraq, Syria

Beyond its positive economic implications, the railway project connecting Iran, Iraq, and Syria will be a geopolitical game changer by connecting the Mediterranean Sea to the Persian Gulf.

US Navy extends carrier strike group deployment following Syria attacks

US officials are determined to maintain the illegal occupation of Syria despite recent casualties

Israeli jets bomb Syria’s main hub for earthquake aid deliveries

Israeli airstrikes damaged the runway of Aleppo International Airport earlier this month, impeding the delivery of humanitarian aid to earthquake victims

Syria would welcome permanent deployment of Russian troops: Bashar al-Assad

The Syrian president also reaffirmed his support for Russia's war in Ukraine

Israel cripples Aleppo airport, hindering aid deliveries for Syria

Humanitarian aid deliveries for quake-struck Syria are being redirected to Latakia and Damascus airports in the wake of the Israeli aggression

US pushes Israel, Saudi to develop closer ties, obstacles to normalization remain

Saudi leaders cooperate closely with their Israeli counterparts in support of US foreign policy goals, but have so far resisted full normalization of ties due to the Palestinian question

Iraq’s Silk Road: Port and canal project set to transform Baghdad’s geopolitical clout

Iraq’s two ambitious trade corridor projects present an opportunity for a beleaguered Baghdad to enhance its geopolitical status and establish economic independence.

US, Israel start week of military drills involving thousands of troops, nuclear bombers

The military exercises come at a time when US officials are visiting Israel to 'understand' the new government's plans to illegally annex the occupied West Bank

Israel’s outgoing army chief says new war would ‘set Lebanon back 50 years’

Kochavi also took aim at the new Israeli government's plans in the occupied West Bank, which Hezbollah has previously said 'could ignite the entire region'

Russia and its national Arctic passage: Pushing trade frontiers eastward

Ice-free Arctic routes created by climate change have opened up the first new global shipping route in a century. The Russian-developed water passage is bound to disrupt the lengthier Atlantic-centric routes for global commerce.

Israel, US to conduct air drill simulating attack on Iran

The air drill will include advanced fighter jets and refueling planes from the US and Israel

New Israeli airstrikes on Syria leave several dead

Syrian soldiers from air defense units continue to suffer the majority of casualties during the Israeli attacks

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

Algeria, Russia launch joint naval exercise

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

Lebanon calls on TotalEnergies to start drilling following deal with Israel

Lebanon will enjoy the economic benefits of the area north of Line 23, including the Qana gas field

Winners and losers in the Lebanon-Israel maritime deal?

For Lebanon, the maritime border demarcation agreement between Beirut and Tel Aviv is a wash if economic gains do not follow

Hezbollah pledges to remain on alert until Lebanon-Israel maritime deal is signed

Far-right Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu slammed the agreement, calling it a 'historic surrender' to Hezbollah

Lebanon and Israel finalize historic maritime border deal

Lebanese resistance group Hezbollah previously warned war would be imminent unless mutual access to the offshore gas reserves was allowed

Lebanese banks seek dialogue with depositors to stop heists

Lebanese banks allege they are 'victims' of the manufactured crisis that saw the lira lose over 90 percent of its value as a result of rampant corruption and mismanagement in the financial sector

US threatens peace in Cyprus by lifting arms embargo

Cyprus fears Turkey might drag it into a conflict if tensions with Greece in the Aegean Sea lead to war

Turkey summons Greek envoy over armed presence on disputed Aegean islands

Ankara insists these islands must remain demilitarized in line with international law

Maritime border talks between Lebanon and Israel have ended: Report

Lebanon has reportedly agreed to surrender the proven Karish gas field in exchange for control of the prospect Qana field

US court orders Hezbollah to pay compensation over 2006 war

Israel owes Lebanon hundreds of millions worth of damages from an oil spill caused by a missile attack in 2006