Muslim states support China’s Xinjiang vocational camps, so why is the West so furious?

Muslim states have positively embraced China's vocational camps in Xinjiang – many of which were funded by the World Bank. If Muslim nations applaud China's deradicalization and reintegration plans for its Uighur community, why is the West up in arms?

Large majority in Arab States reject recognition of Israel: Poll

The report found that 84 percent consider policies by Israel and the US a threat to stability and security in the region

Saudi Arabia quells dissent inside the United States: Report

Saudi Arabia, a key ally of the US and Israel, holds one of the poorest human rights records in the world for several decades

Israeli official calls for Muslim pilgrim flights from Tel Aviv to Mecca

In recent months, Israeli officials have sought to expand permission for Israeli airlines to fly over the kingdom to Asian destinations

Several West Asian states condemn Israel’s storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque

The UAE and Bahrain called on Israel to respect the sanctity of Al-Aqsa Mosque and the rights of Palestinian worshippers

US and Israel ‘true enemies’ of Muslims: Ansarallah leader

Al-Houthi spoke to tribal delegations across various regions of Yemen on 1 February, where he stressed that the policies of Israel and its allies were aligned

Hezbollah chief says Palestinian struggle has to be the main concern of all Muslims

Nasrallah emphasized unity with regards to the volatile situation in Lebanon, Yemen, and Palestine

Arab states edge closer to reconciliation with Syria

The traditional position of Damascus as regional mediator has been sorely missed in tumultuous West Asia. Now Arab states are lining up to re-establish relations with Syria, but face a hard American veto on diplomacy.

How British intelligence weaponizes the Sunni clergy class

For decades, London has financed, trained, and sought to influence Islamic scholars, Imams, and their pious followers. The UK's agenda is to mold Islamic influencers into promoting British narratives of the world.

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

Saudi Arabia, Syria set to reopen embassies in April: Reports

Contact between Saudi Arabia and Syria has advanced since Iran and the kingdom announced their resumption of relations earlier this month

The Iran-Saudi deal: A bid to end endless war

The Beijing-brokered rapprochement between Tehran and Riyadh is expected to have significant implications for peace and prosperity in and around West Asia, given the considerable influence the two nations wield in the region.

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

Pentagon plans to sow chaos in Syria by training, arming radical groups: Report

The US plan involves providing ISIS and other extremist groups with armored vehicles as well as the planned 'kidnapping' of Russian and Iranian military personnel

Egyptian FM in Syria for first high-level visit since 2011

The Egyptian diplomat was received by his Syrian counterpart, and met with President Bashar al-Assad, signifying Damascus’ gradual return to the regional fold

Oman opens airspace to Israel

This decision was implemented despite Oman and Israel having no diplomatic relations

Iran’s pursuit of soft power in the Balkans

The Balkans presents a crucial junction for Tehran as an access point to Western Europe and an avenue for advancing its regional political and economic interests.

Bahrani, Qatari FMs meet in Saudi Arabia to establish bilateral talks

Talks concerning the revival of bilateral discussions between Doha and Manama were initially proposed during last year's Al-Ula GCC Summit in Riyadh

Tanks for Ukraine will only prolong war, line pockets of arms dealers: Erdogan

The Turkish president has also doubled down on his opposition to allowing Sweden into NATO following Quran-burning protests in Stockholm

Bahrain, Qatar set to resume direct flights

Both sides have reached an agreement between the civil aviation authorities, yet scheduling is still under review

Jordanian king holds meeting with Israeli prime minister

This was the first meeting between the two since Netanyahu reassumed his position as prime minister

Saudi Arabia will not normalize with Israel until two-state solution is achieved

On the same day, Netanyahu affirmed that Tel Aviv is ready to normalize relations with Riyadh

European officials warn Israel against ‘provocative’ actions: Report

There has been an alarming acceleration in Israel’s excavation project under the Al-Aqsa Mosque, reinforcing longstanding fears that the holy site faces a serious threat

A Moscow meeting shatters fantasies of a Syrian ‘confederation’

Russian-brokered Syrian-Turkish rapprochement will bury prospects of a divided Syria, with the potential for opposition factions to be co-opted into the armed forces.

Israeli, Bahraini FM discuss expansion of bilateral ties

Cohen disclosed that the two foreign ministers had discussed the developments of several 'meaningful projects'

Iran, Syria, Yemen: Twitter’s collaboration with the US military in information warfare

The damning exposure of collusion between the Pentagon and Twitter raises further suspicions about Washington’s ongoing online operations in West Asia.

Iran’s Supreme Leader rejects talks with US

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei referred to the words of US General Wesley Clark in 2003, who said the US had plans to take out seven countries in five years, the last being Iran

Erdogan, Sisi shake hands on the sidelines of 2022 World Cup

In October, Egypt's Foreign Ministry cited Turkish interventions in Libya as a major obstacle for the normalization of ties

Turkey in Yemen: An evolving foreign policy

Throughout the eight years of war in Yemen, Ankara has seen its policies towards the country shift several times due to Turkey’s own changing political and economic situation.

Azerbaijan to open embassy in Israel, arrests Iran-affiliated cell

Azerbaijan no longer sees Iran's political pressure as enough to stop it from its long awaited plan to establish full diplomatic ties with Tel Aviv