PA ends security coordination with Israel after West Bank massacre

Israeli troops have killed at least 29 Palestinians since the start of the year

Iraq’s Coordination Framework cancels counter-protests amid fears of civil war

The progress made by the Coordination Framework after months of political deadlock ended with Muqtada al-Sadr supporters occupying the Iraqi parliament to block a prime ministerial nomination

Iraq’s Coordination Framework to form new bloc led by Nouri al-Maliki

The surprise turn of events comes after Muqtada al-Sadr failed to reach an agreement with the Coordination Framework

Iraq’s Coordination Framework: New government will be decided within two days

The discussions follow previous attempts for a resolution to the political impasse faced by the Iraqi government

Iraq’s Coordination Framework proposes new initiative to break political impasse

The Iraqi presidential vote was postponed indefinitely after the Sadrist bloc unilaterally ended negotiations with other political parties

Iraq’s Coordination Framework to negotiate with Al-Sadr under two conditions: Report

The ad-hoc coalition of Shia parties has been scrambling to form part of Iraq's next government following the amendment of controversial election results

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.

Ansarallah launches mass drills to commemorate eight years of Saudi-led war

The drills serve as a message that Yemen is prepared for a resumption of all-out war in the event that negotiations to renew the truce fail

Erdogan announces new ‘Silk Road’ linking Iraq to Turkiye

The Turkish president’s statements came during a joint press conference with Iraq’s Prime Minister, Mohamed Shia al-Sudani, in Ankara

Chopper crash in Iraq exposes ‘secret air corridor’ of US-backed Kurdish groups: Report

According to Turkish sources, these unregistered flights between Iraq and Syria have been ongoing for the past two years

US-Saudi differences push Lebanon to the brink

Uncertainty is growing in Lebanon as the US reportedly issued a warning to its local allies about siding with Saudi Arabia behind Washington's back

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. 

Hezbollah chief sits down with top Hamas, PIJ officials

The high-level meeting comes as Israeli officials warn of a looming 'civil war' and Palestinian resistance factions expand their influence in the occupied West Bank

Israel assassinates senior PIJ leader in Syria

Israeli media has suggested a link between the Syrian-based PIJ leader and last week’s bombing in the northern occupied territories

Dead on arrival: The US plan to train PA ‘special forces’ in the West Bank

Despite being in conflict with armed resistance factions in the West Bank, Palestinian Authority forces have also collaborated with them, posing a challenge to those who seek to divide Palestinians.

Iran, US reach initial agreement on prisoner swap: FM

White House officials rushed to deny any prisoner swap deal has been reached with Iran, calling the claim a 'cruel lie'

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.

Quake solidarity feeds Washington’s fears of Arab normalization with Syria

State Department spokesman Ned Price blamed Syria’s humanitarian crisis solely on Damascus, ignoring the effects of US occupation and sanctions

Iraq urges Arab nations to reintegrate Syria

Iraq calls for major efforts to be made to stabilize Syria and enable the country's displaced citizens to return to their homes

Iran agrees to sell air defense equipment to Syria: Report

The military agreement aims to help Syria strengthen its air defense capablities and establish stability and security in the region

UAE, Israel unveil jointly developed warship to counter ‘Iranian threat’

The unveiling of the vessel comes as part of a major boost in military ties between the two allies

US occupation base in Syria targeted by first missile attack since earthquake

Attacks against US bases in Syria have increased significantly over the past year as Washington continues to bolster its occupation in the country

Death toll reaches 44,000 after devastating earthquake in Turkiye, Syria

The earthquake has also left more than 108,000 people injured and more than 216,000 people have fled the affected provinces

Raisi in Beijing: Iran-China strategic plans go full throttle

Raisi's visit to Beijing, the first for an Iranian president in 20 years, represents Tehran's wholesale 'Pivot to the East' and China's recognition of Iran's centrality to its BRI plans.

Israeli FM visits Ukraine with promises of missile early-warning system

Ukraine and NATO have been pushing Israel to provide military support for Kiev since the start of the war last year

Israeli disinformation agency infiltrates news outlets, meddles in elections worldwide

The private intelligence firm, known as 'Jorge Group,' offers its customers services ranging from hacking and forging documents, to disseminating false news, interfering in elections, and creating gigantic networks of fake social media accounts

Amid Turkiye’s rubble lies Erdogan’s political fate

The full impact of the recent earthquake that hit both Turkiye and Syria has yet to be fully assessed, but the Turkish Republic has already sustained significant damage that could have long-lasting political effects.

Syria approves aid delivery to opposition-held north

The deliveries will be jointly supervised and coordinated by the Syrian Red Crescent and the ICRC, in order to ensure that aid reaches those in need

Iran ‘ready and willing’ to send aid to opposition-held Idlib

Iran’s offer coincides with a report which cites an Israeli official as saying that Tel Aviv is ready to bomb Iranian aid deliveries to Syria

In complete U-turn, US issues temporary sanctions waiver to allow aid for Syria

US officials and western media have tried to portray sanctions as harmless, despite the impact they have had on humanitarian assistance for Syria