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Iran unveils new railway link connecting to Europe
The new link will increase annual transport projections by 7 million tons of cargo and 2 million passengers
Jun 09, 2023
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Israel silences Palestinian civil society by outlawing rights groups: UN report
Navi Pillay, the UN's former human rights chief, affirmed that the Israeli government was limiting the Palestinians’ rights to freedom of expression and peaceful association
Jun 09, 2023
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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.
Jun 08, 2023
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Erdogan tells Zelensky probe must be launched into Kakhovka dam destruction
Since the start of the war in Ukraine, Turkiye has maintained ties with both Moscow and Kiev and has sought to mediate an end to the conflict
Jun 07, 2023
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Iran unveils domestically-made hypersonic missile
The 'Fattah' missile can reportedly bypass US and Israeli missile defense systems, including the Iron Dome
Jun 06, 2023
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Hezbollah denies ‘malicious’ accusation over UNIFIL soldier’s death
A Lebanese judicial source told The Cradle that the decision to accuse Hezbollah is ‘illegal and politically motivated’
Jun 02, 2023
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Dutch vessel arrives in Yemen ahead of UN salvage of moored oil tanker
The FSO Safer has been moored off Yemen's coast since the start of the Saudi-led war, with activists warning that a leak could cause an environmental catastrophe
May 31, 2023
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Iran wants to strengthen Syrian air-defenses to counter Israeli attacks
Since the start of the year, Israel has launched 17 illegal airstrikes on Syrian territory
May 30, 2023
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Iranian officials report calm on Afghan border after ‘unprovoked’ Taliban attack
Taliban border guards used weapons left behind by the US occupation army during their attack on the Iranian side
May 29, 2023
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Israel launches midnight attack on Syrian capital
This is the 17th Israeli attack on Syria since the start of the new year
May 29, 2023
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Erdogan wins second round of presidential elections
Erdogan held a roughly five-point lead against Kilicdaroglu in the first round of voting on 14 May, but fell short of the 50 percent threshold required to win
May 28, 2023
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Iraq unveils $17bn infrastructure project linking West Asia to Europe
The 'Route of Development' project would extend from Turkiye's northern border to the south of the Persian Gulf
May 27, 2023
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UN suspends USD aid for Syrian refugees in Lebanon
Crisis-hit Lebanon has been in an uproar over a UN plan to provide Syrian refugees with aid in US dollars
May 27, 2023
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Iran calls Zelensky’s criticism ‘worthless political show’ meant to secure western funding
Ukraine has so far refused to meet with Iranian military officials to discuss claims Russia is using Iranian-made drones in the battlefield
May 27, 2023
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Israel’s Likud party seeks to restrict ‘interference’ by foreign funded NGOs
The Israeli prime minister argues that foreign funded NGOs are behind the protest movement seeking to block judicial overhaul legislation
May 26, 2023
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Turkiye launches housing project for refugee repatriation in northern Syria
Many have accused Ankara of using the refugee crisis as an electoral ploy
May 26, 2023
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Hundreds of thousands of resistance fighters ready to fight Israel: Hezbollah chief
Hassan Nasrallah also hailed the 'failure' of a US-Israeli normalization plan with Arab states and called on Lebanon's wanted central bank governor to step down
May 26, 2023
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Eight-hour Israeli raid leaves several wounded in Jericho
Israeli troops stormed over 50 homes in the Aqabat Jabr refugee camp
May 25, 2023
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‘Kingmaker’ Ogan endorses Erdogan in Turkish runoff vote
The endorsement comes as Turkish leaders across the political spectrum renew threats to deport Syrian refugees
May 23, 2023
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Financial watchdog says Lebanon faces ‘grey listing’ for money laundering
This comes just days after Interpol issued a red notice against Lebanese Central Bank chief Riad Salameh, who is accused of embezzling millions in public funds
May 23, 2023
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Ansarallah warns of ‘zionist-western conspiracy’ to destroy Yemen unity
Ansarallah official Abdul Aziz bin Habtoor made the comments as negotiations continue to end the devastating eight-year conflict
May 22, 2023
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Iran replaces head of national security council
Ali Shamkhani, who has been Secretary of the National Security Council for 10 years, announced his resignation via Twitter
May 22, 2023
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Netanyahu holds provocative cabinet session underneath Al-Aqsa Mosque
Before the meeting, Jewish supremacist official Itamar Ben Gvir toured the courtyards of Al-Aqsa in a move widely condemned by the resistance and Israel's western allies
May 22, 2023
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Assad will not meet Erdogan until Turkish troops retreat from Syria: FM
Turkish officials say they've begun coordinating with Damascus on the 'safe return' of Syrian refugees
May 22, 2023
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Assad hails ‘historic opportunity’ for regional shift in Arab League speech
During his first speech at the Arab League, Bashar al-Assad condemned all foreign intervention in the region, and stressed the importance of joint Arab action in tackling crises
May 19, 2023
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Erdogan rival bets on anti-migrant sentiment for Turkiye’s runoff
The presence of millions of displaced Syrians in Turkiye has become a prominent topic ahead of runoff elections
May 19, 2023
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Arab League officials welcome rapprochement with Syria, call for regional unity
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has confirmed his presence at this week's Arab League summit in Saudi Arabia
May 18, 2023
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Jordanian court charges MP for smuggling guns into West Bank
Imad al-Adwan could face up to 15 years in prison if convicted for allegedly smuggling gold and weapons from Jordan into occupied Palestine
May 17, 2023
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In blow to Kurds, ultranationalist runner-up takes ‘kingmaker’ spot in Turkiye
Sinan Ogan seeks to remove Kurdish political parties from Turkiye's ’political equation’
May 16, 2023
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Lebanon’s cenbank chief disappears ahead of French money-laundering hearing
Riad Salameh reportedly ducked Lebanese police to avoid being handed an official summons
May 16, 2023
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