Pakistan court postpones effort to detain former PM Khan

Security forces have failed to detain former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan for a second day as supporters rally to protect him

Exclusive: The hidden security clauses of the Iran-Saudi deal

The Cradle reveals confidential clauses of the agreement struck between Tehran and Riyadh, which was reached courtesy of Beijing.

Why was British ISIS member ‘Jihadi George’ tried in a US court?

The decision to try one of the so-called “Beatles” ISIS members in the US was to conceal his previous links to British intelligence and his role in their regime-change efforts in Syria.

Lebanese security thwarted massive ISIS plot: Report

The plot includes attacks against a church, a hospital, and several other targets across the country

US worried about ‘security situation’ in occupied territories ahead of Blinken’s visit

This weekend, US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken will be traveling to Egypt, followed by a visit to Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories early next week

Iraqi court sentences 14 people to death in 2014 Camp Speicher massacre case

In 2016, 36 men were hanged for their participation in the Camp Speicher massacre

US hits Iran with new sanctions, EU waits for court decision

The EU is seeking to designate the IRGC a terrorist organization, and place 37 names on a sanctions list, but needs approval from a European court before the governing body can act

Lebanon military court charges seven in killing of UNIFIL soldier

A Lebanese army statement said that the investigation was over, and that the case was transferred to a civilian court

Saudi Arabia, UAE condemn storming of Al-Aqsa courtyard

The compound is Islam’s third holiest site after Mecca and Medina and Judaism’s most sacred site

Jordan to boost security ahead of Iraq summit as it battles nationwide protests

Jordanian officials instructed security forces to put an end to all demonstrations and to strike any attempts to destabilize the kingdom with an 'iron fist'

Tayouneh massacre to remain in impunity as Lebanese court releases all suspects

Israeli-trained political leader Samir Geagea was charged for his involvement in the massacre earlier this year, which targeted protesters allied with the Hezbollah and Amal parties

Palestinian charity director sentenced to 12 years in prison by Israeli court

The Gaza director of the international Christian charity World Vision, was arrested in 2016 on suspicions of directing tens of millions of dollars to Hamas

How Arab states perceive the US-China standoff

West Asian countries recognize China’s sovereign claims over Taiwan, yet many of them still rely on the US militarily and politically, so where do they stand?

Iraq’s top courts resume work as officials pledge security forces will not join conflict

The PMU confirmed that it is 'closely monitoring' the siege of Iraq's judiciary by organized groups, 'including armed men'

Israeli court rejects appeal to release hunger-striking prisoner

Khalil Awawdeh has been on a hunger strike for over five months

Iranian court demands US pay $4.3 billion in compensation for Israel’s assassinations

Iranian court has declared that the US government is guilty of supporting Tel Aviv in targeting Iranian scientists

Lebanese security forces conduct fruitless raid on home of central bank governor

Riad Salameh has continuously evaded arrest and subpoena warrants for his role in the 2019 financial collapse

Israeli occupation court issues sentence against six Palestinian prisoners

In addition to the prison sentences, the six were fined about $1,500 each

Brother of Lebanon’s central bank governor detained after court hearing

Riad Salameh and his brother Raja are both implicated in money laundering, yet the central bank governor has evaded arrest so far

Palestinian prisoners boycott occupation courts for 16th consecutive day

The boycott is in response to the high numbers of administrative detention orders issued by Israel

Iraq’s Fatah Alliance accepts Supreme Court ruling on parliamentary elections results

Supporters of several parties affiliated with the PMU have been protesting against the results since mid-October

UK High Court rules in favor of the US to extradite Julian Assange

Despite an earlier ruling that blocked Assange's extradition, UK judges now say that they are "satisfied" by Washington's assurances

Stealing Lebanon’s elections: the Saudi plan to seize the state

Saudi Arabia is banking on sectarian strife and street violence to usher in its new alliance to an electoral victory in Lebanon's March 2022 elections

Upgrade in Iran-Pakistan relations critical to regional security

There's no two ways about it. Iran and Pakistan must forge closer ties in order for regional security, economy and trade routes to thrive.

Lebanon’s General Security Chief: ‘I totally support open borders with Syria’

Lebanese General Security Chief Abbas Ibrahim has become a key negotiator between foreign and domestic parties in the crisis-hit country. While the Lebanese worry about the US threat of sanctions, Ibrahim tells The Cradle it is "totally unlikely" that the US will sanction Lebanon.

US intelligence chief blocks federal court case involving Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman

The unusual intervention alleges that “exceptionally grave” damage could be done to US national security if classified information is revealed

Jordan issues royal decree restricting Prince Hamzah’s movement and communications

King Abdullah II justified the move against his half-brother, calling him 'irresponsible' and accusing him of seeking to sow unrest in the kingdom

Israel on fire: A legal slippery slope to national disintegration

A proposal to overhaul Israel's judicial system in favor of politicos has polarized the state, army, and populace, exposing Tel Aviv's security vulnerabilities as never before.

Washington used 300 tons of depleted uranium in Iraq: Moscow

As the world observes the 20th anniversary of the Iraq war, western officials have tried to whitewash the devastating effects depleted uranium can have on the civilian population

In Moscow, Xi and Putin bury Pax Americana

In Moscow this week, the Chinese and Russian leaders revealed their joint commitment to redesign the global order, an undertaking that has 'not been seen in 100 years.'