Multipolarity was triggered by the 2003 US invasion of Iraq

Twenty years after the unlawful and destabilizing US-led invasion of Iraq, Washington must face the ultimate consequence of that war: UNSC powers China and Russia laying the foundation for a genuine, UN Charter-based system of multipolarism. 

Syrian president visits Aleppo as Damascus and SDF coordinate defense against Turkish invasion

This marks Bashar al-Assad's first visit to Syria's industrial hub since the start of the war 11 years ago

George Bush calls Iraq War ‘brutal and unjustified invasion’ in gaffe during Ukraine speech

The gaffe by the former US president is being lampooned across the internet, seen as an accidental admission to the reality of the Iraq war

Turkiye halts transit of western commodities to Russia

Prominent Turkish exporter disclosed that commodities from the EU, US, and UK were prohibited to be sent to Russia as of 1 March

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

US and Saudi policies diverge over Yemen

Riyadh wants to exit its Yemen quagmire and is willing to end the siege on Ansarallah-controlled areas. Washington will have none of that, and is sabotaging a Saudi-Yemeni peace deal.

US troops will ‘remain in Iraq’: US Defense Secretary

According to officials and experts, Lloyd Austin’s visit to Iraq revolves around pushing back Iranian influence in the country

Russia MOEX exchange begins trading in Turkish lira

The MOEX Russia Index is the main ruble-denominated benchmark of the Russian stock market

New wave of US sanctions target MTS Bank in UAE

Due to the UAE's significant security and economic relationship with the US, enforcement of sanctions targeting Russian interests in the emirate have been lax

US-trained Afghan special forces recruited by Wagner Group in Ukraine: Report

The chaotic US withdrawal from Afghanistan in August 2021 continues to have ripple effects in Ukraine

In a US-China confrontation, West Asia will bow out

A significant increase in geopolitical and economic ties with China has offered West Asian states an alternative to the US, which has traditionally been the region's security guarantor.

Bucha genocide ensured failure of Israeli-mediated talks between Russia and Ukraine

Former Israeli officials say the massacre of civilians in a suburb of Kiev, which Moscow maintains was a false-flag attack, put a stop to ceasefire talks that were shunned by western leaders

US to impose new Russia sanctions, criticizes Turkiye, UAE

As Washington seeks to isolate Russia economically, US allies Turkiye and UAE are slow to comply with sanctions enforcement

US army training ISIS, Al-Qaeda fighters in Syria to deploy to Russia: Report

The militants will reportedly be tasked with carrying out terror attacks inside the territory of Russia and other former Soviet states

Russian envoy to Afghanistan alleges US support for ISIS-K

As the Taliban government seeks improved relations and trade with neighboring countries, including Russia and China, ISIS-K attacks continue to de-stabilize the country

Russia to install Iranian-made turbines in hydroelectric plants: Report

Moscow will reportedly replace German-made turbines as western sanctions prevent these from receiving maintenance

Pentagon responsible for Iraq and Afghanistan wars: Former US defense secretary

More than one million Iraqis were killed as the result of the US-led invasion, and subsequent occupation of the country

Ukraine demands Israel publicly condemn Russia, approve $500m loan: Report

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has previously warned his cabinet would revise the country's foreign policy to 'move away' from western diktats

Iran, Russia integrate banking systems

52 Iranian and 106 Russian banks integrated their interbank communication and transfer systems for trade and financial operations

A panicked Empire tries to make Russia an ‘offer it can’t refuse’

Realizing NATO’s war with Russia will likely end unfavorably, the US is test-driving an exit offer. But why should Moscow take indirect proposals seriously, especially on the eve of its new military advance and while it is in the winning seat?

The US holds Iraq hostage with the dollar

Since 2003, Iraq is required to send all its oil revenues to a single US bank account. Washington is now weaponizing Baghdad's own dollars against Iraq, by devaluing its currency and hindering payments.

Putin calls for ‘strengthening of Russian-Israeli cooperation in all areas’

The relationship between Russia and Israel has soured over the war in Ukraine, with Russia warning Israel against weapons deliveries to Ukraine

Lebanese security forces detain suspected killer of UNIFIL soldier

The suspect was found thanks to the help provided by Hezbollah in the investigation

Lebanon identifies suspects in death of UNIFIL soldier

According to investigators, armed men opened fire on the UN soldiers after they entered a village outside of their mandate and without an army escort

Cyprus considers plan to import Israeli gas for European energy need

The plan is expected to anger Ankara, which has recently shown a desire to export Israeli gas into Europe

Zelensky takes aim at ‘terrorist’ Iran during fundraising trip to US capital

The Ukrainian president also urged congress to approve a new aid package for his country, which would bring the total funds provided by Washington this year to more than $100 billion

Human rights coalition urges US Congress to repeal 2002 war authorization

37 rights organizations and anti war groups sent the letter to congressional leadership, urging a repeal of the 2002 AUMF

A US tool against Iran: Kurdish militancy on the Iran-Iraq border

US and Israeli-backed armed Kurdish separatists on the Iraqi border have participated in every incident of Iranian domestic strife, from 2009 to 2022.

Russia anticipates Turkiye to cease operations in northern Syria

Erdogan previously stated that he would not ask any country for permission to launch a ground invasion of northern Syria

Turkiye seeks gas discount with Russia

Turkiye has increased its Russian oil imports to over 200,000 barrels per day (bpd) this year, compared to last year's mere 98,000 bpd