Saudi Arabia quells dissent inside the United States: Report

Saudi Arabia, a key ally of the US and Israel, holds one of the poorest human rights records in the world for several decades

Western states isolated in support of Ukraine war, unipolar world order: Poll

Respondents in China, India, and Turkiye said they prefer a quick end to the war even if Ukraine has to concede territory

PIJ, Arab states condemn Israel’s Nablus massacre

Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) leader Ziad al-Nakhala promised retaliation for Israel's early morning raid which killed 11 Palestinians, including civilians

Large majority in Arab States reject recognition of Israel: Poll

The report found that 84 percent consider policies by Israel and the US a threat to stability and security in the region

China reveals plans for military cooperation with Arab states

China, South Korea, and Japan have been Arab nations' leading export destinations over the past ten years

Xi Jinping ends landmark KSA visit by calling on Arab states to embrace multipolar world

Leaders from across West Asia and Africa travelled to the Saudi capital to meet with the Chinese president

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?

Arab states cut support to UNRWA by $80 million

The UN relief agency is seeking to gather international and regional support to maintain its services

United Nations extends Syria cross-border aid

The UN did not put the renewal procedure up to a vote in the Security Council

Saudi Crown Prince begins tour of GCC states ahead of Riyadh’s annual summit

According to Saudi officials, the summit will focus on Iran against the backdrop of the Vienna talks

United Nations urged to renew mandate of Yemen war crimes investigation team

Organizations says the decision by UN Human Rights Council to not renew the war crimes investigation mandate will increase the impunity of the Saudi-led war on Yemen

Muslim states support China’s Xinjiang vocational camps, so why is the West so furious?

Muslim states have positively embraced China's vocational camps in Xinjiang – many of which were funded by the World Bank. If Muslim nations applaud China's deradicalization and reintegration plans for its Uighur community, why is the West up in arms?

Arab states edge closer to reconciliation with Syria

The traditional position of Damascus as regional mediator has been sorely missed in tumultuous West Asia. Now Arab states are lining up to re-establish relations with Syria, but face a hard American veto on diplomacy.

Putin, Sultan of Oman discuss bilateral cooperation

The phone call, the first between the two countries' leaders, comes amid a reshuffling of relations in West Asia at the expense of the US

OPEC+ to maintain production target, despite price slump

The price of oil dropped a 10 percent following liquidity issues within the banking sector and losses in US and European markets

Knesset bill introduced to ban missionary activity in Holy Land

The bill would outlaw efforts by people of one faith who want to discuss or try to persuade people of other faiths to consider changing their current religious beliefs

Israel’s uncertain future in the wake of Great Power conflict

As global power dynamics continue to shift, Israel's close western alignment could limit its ability to engage with emerging powers in the east. Arch-rival Iran, which has established ties with Russia and China, will be better positioned to gain from the shifting geopolitical landscape.

Israeli official under fire for violating Jordan peace treaty, anti-Palestinian tirade

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich claimed 'there is no such thing as a Palestinian people' during a speech commemorating a far-right figure in Paris

Two Israeli settlers injured in Huwara shooting operation

The perpetrator was apprehended by Israeli forces and is currently in moderate condition after he was wounded by return fire

PA to participate in Sharm al-Sheikh security meeting with Israel

The leader of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad criticized the PA's participation and argued it would mean acceptance of the massacres committed by the Israeli military

Turkiye ready to ratify Finland’s NATO entry, Sweden left out in the cold

Stockholm and Washington are pressing Turkiye to ratify Sweden's ascension before the next NATO summit in July

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

Russia chides EU big three for dissolving INSTEX trade mechanism for Iran

After Germany, the UK, and France shut down INSTEX, Iran blasted their 'absolute failure to be financially independent from the US'

Syria weighs participation in summit with Turkiye, Iran, Russia

Turkish support for extremist armed groups occupying northern Syria will be a key issue if the four-way meeting moves forward

Iran oil exports reach highest level since 2015

Iran continues to enjoy success exporting oil despite US sanctions re-imposed after the Trump administration's 2018 withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal

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.

Russian earthquake hospital starts operating in Syria

Over 30 professionals work in the unit, including surgeons, traumatologists, physicians, pediatricians, neurologists, and sonographers

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.

China urges Washington to end ‘occupation and marauding’ of Syria

Beijing has repeatedly called on the White House to end its illegal practices inside Syria; the nation was also among the first to send aid to Syria following last month's earthquake

Saudi Arabia sets conditions for normalization with Israel: Report

The kingdom has asked for help developing a 'civilian nuclear program' and fewer restrictions on arms purchases from the US