Millions mark Shiite religious festival in Iraq’s Karbala
AFP | Over 13 million Shiite pilgrims crowded Iraq's holy city of Karbala Tuesday to mark the annual Arbaeen commemoration, under tight security less than...
US calls for Yemen ceasefire
AFP | The United States called Tuesday for a ceasefire and peace talks in Yemen, as the Saudi-led military coalition sent more than 10,000 new...
The Saudis will get away with murder – Jacob G Hornberger
Jacob G Hornberger | In my article “Don’t Be Surprised If Saudis Get Away with Murder,” I detailed the U.S. national-security state’s kidnapping and the...
Requests for “wavier” start pouring in as the U.S deadline against Iran approaches near
News Analysis | South Korea has made the formal request to the United States of America for “maximum flexibility” once the sanctions on Iran are...
‘Fiercest’ shellfire yet around Syria truce zone: monitor
AFP | Rebels and jihadists traded fire with government forces in northern Syria overnight, their "fiercest" exchanges since a buffer zone deal was announced for...
ICRC says ‘breathtaking’ destruction in Syria’s Ghouta
AFP | The destruction in Syria's Eastern Ghouta is overwhelming and the humanitarian needs huge, a top Red Cross official said Friday after visiting the...
Istanbul Summit on Syria was a success but caveats remain
M K Bhadrakumar | The four-nation Turkey-Russia-Germany-France summit on Syria on October 27 in Istanbul had an impressive outcome. All participants – each with own...
Idlib deal sparks fresh diplomatic push to end Syria war
AFP | A Turkish-Russian deal for Syria's Idlib has revived efforts towards a diplomatic solution to the country's seven-year war, but analysts say a political...
Death toll in Iran alcohol poisoning jumps to 84
AFP | Iran's health ministry said Monday a total of 84 people have died and nearly 1,000 been poisoned from consuming bootleg alcohol over the...
Macron rejects calls to halt Saudi arms sales over Khashoggi
AFP | French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday brushed off pressure to halt lucrative arms sales to Saudi Arabia over the murder of journalist Jamal...
‘PSYOP’ against Pakistan: The ‘Propaganda’ about the Israeli Plane Landing in Islamabad
Sabtain Ahmed Dar | The arrival of a mysterious plane that reportedly took off from Tel Aviv and landed in Islamabad on 24th October has...
Iran sells oil on exchange in bid to counter sanctions
AFP | Iran sold oil to private buyers through its energy exchange for the first time on Sunday, as part of its efforts to counter...