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.

‘Not a choice, but necessity:’ Iran, India recalibrating ties amid geopolitical shifts

Following a drop in trade brought on by US sanctions, New Delhi and Tehran - boosted by their mutual strong relations with Moscow - are set to revamp ties in a new era of Eurasian multipolarity. 

Ankara top choice as arms provider to Africa: Report

Cheap prices and the lack of political conditions are among the main reasons that Turkish arms sales are appealing to African states

Taliban places ban on BBC, DW, and Voice of America in Afghanistan

The BBC referred to its programming as 'independent and impartial journalism' despite its UK state funding being public knowledge

The UAE’s bitter choices: strikes in its cities or defeat in Yemen

There are two main choices for the UAE: escalate dramatically or exit quickly, both with considerable cost to Abu Dhabi

Iranian diplomats return to their OIC offices in Saudi Arabia after a six year hiatus

The move comes on the back of ongoing dialogue between Iran and Saudi Arabia

Iranian FM visits Pakistan to attend emergency OIC summit

Amir Abdollahian will address the OIC on the Afghanistan crisis, as well as hold bilateral meetings with high-rank officials

The kingdom’s tough choices: between MbS and a hard place

If Saudi Arabia does not choose between sweeping internal reforms or an ambitious external agenda, its ruling dynasty may be in peril. Riyadh's dwindling resources cannot sustain both.

Turkey’s existential choice: BRI or bust

Turkey may be where east meets west, but it can no longer afford to straddle two opposing geoeconomic agendas vying to define West and Central Asia's development. Ankara must choose, and soon.

US, EU politicians demand withdrawal of COP28 chief

The lawmakers claim oil executives like Jaber are seeking to undermine climate change efforts

‘Kingmaker’ Ogan endorses Erdogan in Turkish runoff vote

The endorsement comes as Turkish leaders across the political spectrum renew threats to deport Syrian refugees

Egypt plans ‘security meeting’ between PA, Israel

The five-party meeting will be held under the auspices of the United States and will involve Egypt and Jordan, and will take place in the Egyptian Red Sea resort town of Sharm al-Sheikh

US reaffirms ‘ironclad support’ for Israel: Sullivan

The statement of the United States' unwavering support for Israel was issued three hours after the Israeli military targeted a building in the Hamad residential city near Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip, killing three Palestinians

US blocks China’s effort to condemn Israeli attacks on Gaza at UN: Report

For seven decades, Israel has skirted any responsibility for rampant human rights abuses against Palestinians thanks to Washington's unwavering support

Algerian president welcomes Saudi foreign minister

Similar to Saudi Arabia, Algeria expressed its desire to join BRICS in 2023 as a means to diversify its economy away from western states

Lions’ Den send Israeli troops fleeing from Nablus

Resistance fighters directly targeted an Israeli military vehicle with explosives, injuring at least one soldier

Turkiye to deploy 600,000 security forces on election day

The security forces will be deployed to 81 cities across the country and tasked with securing ballot boxes

‘Respecting Syrian sovereignty paves way for stability’: Iraq

The US and Turkish armies still occupy significant portions of Syria illegally, and armed groups still pose a threat to stability

Turkiye closes airspace to Armenian flights

The move is a response to a new statue in the Armenian capital commemorating the assassination of Ottoman officials over a century ago

Palestinian minor killed as Israeli siege on Jericho continues for 10th straight day

Palestinian resistance factions have warned that Israel's continued violations could soon devolve into a full-blown intifada

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.

US senators demand Biden seize more Iranian oil tankers

Officials lamented that a government agency they say 'generates income in a cost-effective manner' has not been able to conduct maritime piracy in over a year

Unease in Israel as US depletes reserve stockpiles to fuel Ukraine war: Report

Israel is becoming increasingly isolated in West Asia as Arab states move to rekindle ties with Iran and Syria while the US shifts its focus to new fronts in Ukraine and Taiwan

EU smacks Syria, Iran with new sanctions

The sanctions come as West Asia is waging a successful fight to free itself from western economic clutches

Jordan not responsible for guns allegedly smuggled into West Bank: Tel Aviv

Israel's foreign minister confirmed that his country would seek justice for the incident, but would likely not hold Jordan responsible

The US balks at thriving UAE-Russia relations

The leak of classified documents suggesting Emirati-Russian intel against the US has caused uncertainty about the future of US-UAE relations amid significant shifts in the geopolitics of the Persian Gulf.

Why Azerbaijan is wringing its hands over Turkish elections

Azerbaijan is watching upcoming Turkish elections with a great deal of concern. An Erdogan victory means continuity for Baku's hardline regional policies, but an opposition win may undermine its recent gains.

Leaked files: Britain’s secret propaganda ops in Yemen

Leaked files reveal that British intel used local Yemeni NGOs and social media in a covert campaign to undermine the Sanaa government and influence the war-torn country’s peace process.

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.

Biden skirts responsibility for botched Afghanistan pullout, blames Trump instead

The White House says Biden, who oversaw the disastrous withdrawal of US troops in August 2021, bears only a 'dint' of responsibility for the chaos that engulfed Kabul