St. Petersburg sets the stage for the War of Economic Corridors

In St. Petersburg, the world's new powers gather to upend the US-concocted “rules-based order” and reconnect the globe their way

Russians become biggest buyers of Dubai real estate

In 2022, Dubai recorded more than 86,000 sales, surpassing the previous record in 2009 with 80,000 sales

Kremlin unaware of ‘secret’ Russian-Ukrainian meeting in UAE

The meeting reportedly revolved around Russia’s use of a Ukrainian pipeline for a potential resumption of its ammonia exports

Egypt to adopt Russia’s Mir payment system: Report

Iran, Turkey, and Bahrain have also moved to implement the Russian payment system, ignoring western diktats to cut ties with Moscow

The power troika trumps Biden in West Asia

The presidents of Russia, Iran, and Turkey convened to discuss critical issues pertaining to West Asia, with the illegal US occupation of Syria a key talking point

Clash of Christianities: Why Europe cannot understand Russia

Western Europeans see the Orthodox and eastern Christians as satraps and a bunch of smugglers, while the Orthodox regard the Crusaders as barbarian usurpers bent on world conquest.

Will the Islamic world save Afghanistan?

Between the complex internal dynamics of the Taliban and the western trick of conditional aid, it is the Muslim world that must act to save Afghanistan

If the Taliban plays smart, Afghanistan can transform West Asia’s Silk Road story

Once the 'proud pearl' of the ancient Silk Road, Afghanistan is today in tatters. But if the Taliban plays smart, the Asian Silk Road can utterly transform the war-torn country's fortunes.

Russia thanks UAE for key role in prisoner swap with Ukraine

MbZ affirmed Abu Dhabi's readiness to mediate peace talks between Russia and Ukraine

India-Russia-Iran: Eurasia’s new transportation powerhouses

No longer just an 'alternative route' on a drawing board, the International North South Transportation Corridor (INSTC) is paying dividends in a time of global crisis. And Moscow, Tehran and New Delhi are now leading players in the Eurasian competition for transportation routes.