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.

To climb out of crisis, Lebanon must look east: Hezbollah leader

Hassan Nasrallah criticized political leaders for their 'unjustified fear' of accepting Chinese investment offers

In Moscow, Xi and Putin bury Pax Americana

In Moscow this week, the Chinese and Russian leaders revealed their joint commitment to redesign the global order, an undertaking that has 'not been seen in 100 years.'

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

Yemeni prisoner exchange deal reached

The deal, which will release hundreds of prisoners held by Saudi and Ansarallah forces, comes amid broader efforts to end the horrific seven year war

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

Saudi King invites Iranian President to Riyadh in bid to improve relations

The recently announced Saudi-Iran rapprochement may lead to a peace deal in Yemen

Assad arrives in UAE for official visit as relations warm

The Gulf countries continue to improve relations with Syria despite opposition from Washington

Sergey Glazyev: ‘The road to financial multipolarity will be long and rocky’

In an exclusive interview with The Cradle, Russia's top macroeconomics strategist criticizes Moscow's slow pace of financial reform and warns there will be no new global currency without Beijing.

Emir of Kuwait praises Saudi-Iranian rapprochement

Leaders from across the Arab world praised the move and thanked China for the role it played in hosting bilateral talks

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.

Lavrov welcomes Saudi FM to Moscow

Simmering tensions between the White House and Saudi Arabia have led the kingdom to deepen cooperation with other partners, such as Russia and China

An Egyptian plan for Syria: ‘Arab forces’ on the border and Iran out

Arab states pursuing reconciliation with Syria aim to achieve what was unachievable during the war: Breaking Syria's alliances and placing Arab troops on Syrian soil.

Will Pakistan defy US sanctions to complete ‘Peace Pipeline’ with Iran?

Pakistan risks major financial setbacks if it fails to construct its part of a gas pipeline with Iran. Islamabad must follow India's lead in resisting US sanctions to secure vital national energy supply.

Lebanon regains UN voting rights

Lebanon had to pay a sum of $1.8 million to regain voting rights in the UN, however there is no confirmation whether the payment was fully made

Turkiye summons US ambassador over army chief’s visit to Syria

Reports suggest that the US general visited the Al-Tanf base in eastern Syria, where Washington’s troops have been training extremist militants

India, UAE seek rupee-dirham trade deal: Report

The bilateral trade between the UAE and India rose to $57.8bn between April and November 2022

Saudi FM pays surprise visit to Ukraine

The top Saudi diplomat signed an agreement to provide Ukraine with $410 million worth of 'humanitarian assistance'

UK has no intention of working with Ben Gvir: British Foreign Secretary

James Cleverly says ‘no current plans’ to engage with the Israeli far-right defense minister

In Munich: West sounds alarm over Global South stances

The recent conference on international security policy focused extensively on the significance of the Global South to the west's security. As power competition with China and Russia intensifies, the west is compelled to reassess its approach to relations with these countries.

Taliban looks to Russia, Iran, Pakistan for investments

In 2022, Afghanistan signed agreements with the Russian Federation to ship one million tons of gasoline, diesel, 500,000 tons of liquefied petroleum gas, and two million tons of wheat annually to Afghanistan

Iraqi officials host Iranian FM

Baghdad hosted several rounds of negotiations between the Tehran and Riyadh aimed at ensuring regional stability

Iraq signs agreement with UAE to develop natural gas fields

The UAE firm disclosed that the Gilabat-Qumar and Khashim gas fields are expected to produce seven million cubic meters within an 18-month span

African Union renews full support for Palestine, confirms Israel not invited to summit

The head of the AU commission confirmed Israel's observer status remains suspended, adding that an investigation is ongoing to discover how Israeli officials entered the opening ceremony

US pushes Israel, Saudi to develop closer ties, obstacles to normalization remain

Saudi leaders cooperate closely with their Israeli counterparts in support of US foreign policy goals, but have so far resisted full normalization of ties due to the Palestinian question

Washington’s Dollar-and-Stick ploy with Iraq

Iraqi officials are in Washington to discuss “economic reforms” but are in fact being pressured to shun Iranian energy imports in the hope of having US sanctions and dollar rations lifted.

Israel ratifies law to revoke citizenship, deport Palestinians for criminal acts

The legislation is exclusively applied to Palestinian residents in Israel and occupied East Jerusalem

Internal divisions mar Netanyahu’s far-right government

Political divisions inside Israel's government are escalating in light of the exchange of accusations

Bahrain sells island to Israeli company, continues normalization

The 2020 Abraham accords between Israel and Gulf states Bahrain and UAE has set in motion the normalization of relations with the Jewish state that continues today