‘Arabs murder each other, it’s in their nature’: Israeli police chief

According to police data, since the start of the year only two out of 43 murders have been solved by authorities in Israel's Arab community

Toxic US military burn pits in Iraq caused cancer, other illnesses

The hidden costs of the illegal 2003 US invasion of Iraq continue to emerge decades later

Syrian president thanks ‘brotherly nations’ for earthquake support

During the speech, Assad called for dialogue and a ‘step by step’ approach in dealing with the disaster’s aftermath

UPDATE: Suicide bombing at Pakistan mosque kills at least 92, wounds 150 others

The mosque was located in a fortified compound, including the provincial police and counter-terrorism departments

Germany and other EU members want to expand Iran sanctions

Iran has countered European sanctions with its own, over the European Union's alleged involvement in destabilizing the Islamic Republic

Saudi, Yemeni delegations visit each other’s capitals for direct talks

These visits come at a time when the west is exerting pressure to renew the ceasefire agreement between the two

Terror attack in Syria kills 18 soldiers, wounds 27 others

No group has claimed responsibility for the attack, but extremist groups such as ISIS have carried out similar attacks against the SAA in recent months

Israeli forces raid Nablus, killing two Palestinians and wounding many others

The two Palestinians killed during confrontations with Israeli occupation forces were Aboud Sobh, 29, and Muhammad al-Azizi, 22

Hamas warns Israel of ‘another war’ if nationalist march proceeds

Regional leaders have also warned Tel Aviv against moving forward with the provocative march, which is set to take place on 29 May

Brother of Lebanon’s central bank governor released on $3.7 million bail

The Salameh brothers have been accused of money laundering and illicit enrichment, while the UN has accused the Lebanese central bank of human rights violations

Taliban bans cultivation of opium, other narcotics

The prohibition comes after years of a narcotics cultivation economy that was built and protected by the US military and the CIA

Lebanese judge sets $20mln bail for brother of central bank governor

The judge in charge of investigating central bank chief Riad Salameh for illicit enrichment has also postponed his questioning until June

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

Report: Iran made offers, proposed initiatives in Vienna, urges other side to do the same

Iran says it has received no positive counter-proposals during the Vienna discussions, and that Iran is not to blame for the slow progress of the talks

Yet another Palestinian youth dies at the hands of Israeli occupation

Israeli forces used live ammunition against peaceful protesters

Another loss for Israel at the UN General Assembly

Israel left in the cold as most of its allies opt to abstain from voting

Security official says US combat mission in Iraq officially ‘over’ but will continue in other ‘roles’

However, US forces to remain in the country as 'advisors'

Israeli authorities demolish another Palestinian home

More than 780 Palestinian homes have been demolished since January 2021

Saudi warplanes launch new blitz on Yemen’s capital, three other provinces

Saudi officials have also denied rumors saying coalition troops have withdrawn from Aden, claiming instead their forces are being 'redeployed'

Russia hosts Taliban leaders, representatives from nine other countries for summit on Afghanistan

Participants backed a call by the Taliban for the UN to convene a donor conference to help the country avert an economic collapse

Two more Palestinian escapees from Gilboa prison captured, another two remain on the run

Palestinian resistance movements and organizations hold occupation authorities responsible for the lives and well-being of the captured detainees

Another Western assault on Afghanistan will backfire inside Europe

The Taliban are being pressured to create an inclusive government; whether it happens is anyone's guess. But sanctions and destabilization should not be the objective of foreign parties, as Europe will pay the consequences.

Joe Biden unilaterally extends national emergency to Lebanon for another year

The US plan to counter China and Iran in West Asia 

The US recognizes China's influence and Iran's dominance in West Asia, but its sluggish and ineffective responses not only hamper Washington's ability to counterbalance the eastward shift but also inflicts damage on its dwindling reputation as a trusted partner.

Taliban successfully eradicates poppy cultivation: Report

Afghan poppy cultivation, which long provided most of the world’s heroin supply, flourished for decades due to US intervention in the country

Israeli FM blasts Kamala Harris for judicial overhaul criticism

During an event earlier this week, Vice President Kamala Harris said that the US will continue to call for an ‘independent’ Israeli judiciary

Iran unveils domestically-made hypersonic missile

The 'Fattah' missile can reportedly bypass US and Israeli missile defense systems, including the Iron Dome

China-Saudi business conference set to further expand ties

As part of their move away from the west, the Gulf kingdom has expressed interest in dropping the US dollar in bilateral trade with Bejing

Who is looting Yemen’s oil, and where does it all go?

There is a hidden war being waged against Yemen, a multinational assault against the country's vital natural resources. For years, foreign states and companies have engaged in the illicit plundering of Yemen's oil and gas - war profiteering in the poorest nation in West Asia.

US mulls sanctioning Lebanese officials over presidential deadlock

Foreign powers, including the US and Saudi Arabia, have been accused of meddling in Lebanon's internal affairs as the country has gone seven months without a president