Erdogan, Sisi shake hands on the sidelines of 2022 World Cup

In October, Egypt's Foreign Ministry cited Turkish interventions in Libya as a major obstacle for the normalization of ties

Qatar hit by more allegations of migrant abuse ahead of 2022 World Cup

Tens of thousands of migrant workers have travelled to Qatar since the kingdom was announced the host of the 2022 World Cup, only to find themselves working in slave-like conditions

Migrant workers in Qatar face abuse ahead of 2022 World Cup, says report

Will Turkiye’s elections impact its place in a multipolar world?

An opposition victory in upcoming elections could 'westernize' Turkiye's foreign policy and disrupt Ankara's delicate balancing act in the new multipolar order.

Tyranny on the waters: The UAE-Israeli occupation of Yemen’s Socotra Island

The transformation of Yemen’s strategically-located Socotra Island into an Emirati-Israeli military intelligence hub has raised concerns for the Ansarallah movement and its allies, significantly increasing the geopolitical stakes of the Yemen war.

US congress votes against ending occupation of Syria

Around 900 US troops remain illegally stationed in Syria, controlling large swathes of the country's oil-rich regions

Over 600 officers abandoned Israeli army in 2022

Over recent years, the Israeli army has witnessed a marked drop in its recruitment figures while suicide rates have spiked

US and Israel ‘biggest threats to security’ across Arab world: Arab Opinion Index

An overwhelming majority of Arab citizens say they oppose normalization with Israel, believing instead that the Palestinian cause concerns the entire region

Twitter promoted Pentagon propaganda to whitewash occupation, war crimes in West Asia

The social media giant 'whitelisted' accounts run by the Pentagon that promoted the Saudi-led war in Yemen and the illegal occupation of Syria

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

Qatar pressures Hamas to avoid military escalation in Gaza until World Cup ends: Report

The reported pressure from Doha, however, has no bearing on the activities of the PIJ, another Gaza-based resistance faction with deep ties in the West Bank

Qatar admits ‘hundreds’ of migrant workers died building World Cup infrastructure

Independent investigations ahead of the FIFA World Cup put the actual figure of migrant deaths in the thousands

Iran releases 715 prisoners following World Cup victory over Wales

Iran will face off against the US in a “knockout game” for group B, where a draw would be enough for Iran to qualify for the next round

Israeli journalists bemoan ‘humiliation’ at Qatar World Cup

Israeli media has been forced to face the 'unpleasant truth and harsh reality' of global condemnation of Israeli crimes

Israelis shunned at Qatar World Cup

Despite Qatar's burgeoning ties with Israel, the World Cup has paved the way for an amplified Palestinian voice on an international stage

The BBC’s abysmal coverage of Qatar’s World Cup

The British state-owned broadcaster’s refusal to show Qatar’s Opening Ceremony reeks of hypocrisy

Blinken describes Israel, Qatar flights for World Cup as ‘historic step’

A few days prior, Israel and Qatar agreed to establish a temporary diplomatic office in Doha for the World Cup

‘Whole world worried’ over Ben Gvir’s far-right extremism: Israeli president

Herzog's statement was accidentally picked up by a microphone that he thought was turned off

Qatar, Israel agree to establish temporary office in Doha for World Cup

Coordination talks between Doha and Tel Aviv over consular accommodations for Israeli attendees are still ongoing, despite both countries lacking diplomatic relations

Qatar summons German envoy over ‘provocative’ World Cup statements

This is the first time Doha has summoned an ambassador to protest statements related to hosting the World Cup

Israel to establish consular office in Qatar ahead of World Cup

About 10,000 football fans who hold Israeli passports are expected to obtain temporary visas for the tournament and make a rare visit to the country

Planned talks between Qatar and Israel on World Cup cancelled: Report

The World Soccer Federation FIFA has confirmed that Israelis are able to purchase tickets for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar

Skyrocketing rent and resident evictions ahead of Qatar World Cup

The global sporting event has been mired in controversy over the abuse and deaths of thousands of migrants

The ultimate explainer to Lebanon’s 2022 elections

Even the Lebanese struggle to understand the mechanics of their elections. So The Cradle has provided a handy guide to understand the basics.

Resistance Axis leaders pledge to defeat Israeli occupation

The multinational panel of political, religious, and resistance leaders emphasized that any existential threat to the holy sites of Jerusalem would erupt into a regional war

Washington holds onto its spot as world’s largest arms dealer

The US war machine provides weapons for over half of the members of the UN, driving conflicts across the globe

Israeli NGOs to build 1,000 settlement units in occupied Palestine for Ukrainian refugees

Thousands of Ukrainian Jews are set to be relocated to the occupied territories amid the ongoing crisis with Russia

Afghanistan 2022 budget to be funded exclusively by local revenue

After their withdrawal, the US applied extensive sanctions on Afghanistan and withheld billions of dollars of Afghan funds, compounding an already severe economic crisis

Iran files complaint to FIFA over removal of flag emblem by US team

Tensions are running high as Iran and the US are to face off in a 'knockout game' for Group B on 29 November

Israeli supreme court needs judges that endorse apartheid: Justice Minister

Yariv Levin says the country's supreme court must 'understand' Jewish settlers are 'not prepared' to live alongside Arabs in illegal West Bank settlements