Israeli forces kill West Bank resistance leader on first day of Ramadan

This comes during a period when Tel Aviv has increased its operations against Palestinian resistance fighters in the occupied West Bank

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

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.

Three resistance fighters shot dead by Israeli troops west of Nablus

Eighty Palestinians have been killed by Israel since the beginning of 2023, including 21 in Nablus and 31 and Jenin

Washington gives secret bailout to companies accused of war crimes in West Asia

US lawmakers secretly added a provision to the 2023 defense budget that will allow weapons makers to unilaterally hike the price of Pentagon contracts

Palestinian Authority scurries to stop new West Bank resistance faction: Report

Support for the PA has plummeted as a result of its collaboration with the Israeli army to persecute and apprehend resistance fighters and critics

EU nations condemn Israel’s settlement expansion, West Bank violence

The Israeli military estimates that between 300 to 400 settlers took part in a pogrom-style rampage through the Palestinian town of Huwara

The Valdai meeting: Where West Asia meets multipolarity

At Russia's Valdai Club meeting - the east's answer to Davos - intellectuals and influencers gathered to frame West Asia's current and future developments.

US defense secretary bound for West Asia to meet with regional leaders

The visit aims to reaffirm regional allies of the US's commitment to security and economic development

West helped Nusra, ISIS obtain chemical weapons: Syrian FM

Western efforts to provide Al-Qaeda affiliated groups with chemical weapons were part of the broader war of terror against the Syrian people, Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad claimed

Netanyahu denies West Bank settlement freeze announced at Aqaba Summit

While US officials claimed the summit in Jordan was 'a positive step for Israelis and Palestinians,' Israel's far-right officials made it clear that 'what happened in Jordan will stay in Jordan'

Israeli rampage on West Bank village leaves one dead, 390 injured, 75 burnt homes

Hours before Israeli settlers raided the village of Huwara, regional officials held a summit in Jordan to announce an agreement to 'de-escalate tensions' in occupied Palestine

Pan-Arab convoy aims to break western-led blockade, provide aid to Syria

The campaign aims to break the western-led blockade on Syria, which prevents the entry of essential goods and medicines from reaching earthquake victims

Israel approves 4,000 settler homes in occupied West Bank

Israeli officials approved the new illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank despite widespread international condemnation

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.

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.

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

Putin’s ‘civilizational’ speech frames conflict between east and west

In his Federal Assembly address, President Putin emphasized that Russia is not only an independent nation-state but also a distinct civilization with its own identity, which is in conflict and actively opposes the values of 'western civilization.'

Several Palestinians killed, dozens injured by Israeli troops in West Bank raid

Among those killed in Nablus are a 14-year old boy and a 72-year old man

PA in secret talks with Israel as West Bank raids escalate

Over recent years, the PA has lost much of its credibility in the West Bank due to its deep security ties with Tel Aviv

Western media declares earthquake devastation a ‘boon’ for Syrian president

Corporate media outlets have been breathlessly warning of the 'dangers' posed by coordinating humanitarian aid deliveries with Damascus

US vows to strengthen Iraq’s ‘economic integration’ across West Asia

Many have criticized Iraq’s economic over-dependence on Washington, which the US has been accused of trying to capitalize on to the detriment of Baghdad

Putin stresses need to help Afghanistan, blasts west for turning a blind eye to crisis

The Russian leader warned that terror groups have been stepping up their activities in Afghanistan since the disastrous withdrawal of US troops in 2021

Israel’s ruling coalition party says ‘no pause’ to West Bank settlement expansion

Senior US officials recently pressured the Israeli PM to halt the expansion of illegal settlements as a means to reduce tensions in occupied Palestine

Iran, Arab states lead charge delivering aid to Syria despite western blockade

Western states say they have no plans to coordinate aid deliveries with Damascus and will instead 'continue doing what has proven effective over the course of the past dozen years'

Israeli army launches violent raid on West Bank refugee camp

At least 13 Palestinians were injured during the violent raid

Turkiye summons nine western ambassadors to protest embassies’ closure

Diplomatic tensions rose when Turkiye responded to an initial US security alert by warning citizens against possible xenophobic and racist attacks in Europe

Illegal settler population in occupied West Bank rises past 500,000

The illegal settler population in the occupied West Bank increased by 2.5 percent in 2022 and a total of 16 percent over the last five years

Con artist western media claimed was ‘tortured into coma’ caught trying to flee Iran

Firouzi admitted to creating the fake story of his arrest, death sentence, and torture due to the large amounts of money he owed to others

Israel expands militarization of West Bank as officials debate easing gun laws

Resistance factions from across West Asia have expressed solidarity with the Palestinian people, and also renewed warnings about an impending escalation in the region due to Israel's actions