Is Iran’s failing economy the real cause for protests?

AFP | Despite demonstrators chanting provocative slogans against Iran's Islamic rulers, analysts say the roots of the current protests lie in the same anger at...

Pakistani celebrities thank their fans on New Years

News Desk | Pakistani celebrities flooded social media with warm wishes and greeting on the eve of the New Year. From Mahira Khan to Mawra Hocane...

Rajnikanth unveils his plans to enter politics

News Desk | The popular Tamilian actor Rajnikanth announced his plans to enter politics. He shared the news with his fans and followers in a...

CPEC: An environmental disaster

Waqar Khan | Slicing through the Himalayas, the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a flagship project of China’s One Belt and One Road Initiative. The...

Qadri-led multi-party conference demands Shehbaz and Sana resignations

News Analysis | A multi-party conference organized by the Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) on Sunday demanded the resignations of the Chief Minister of Punjab Shehbaz...

South Asia: shaky state of affairs, uncertain future

Andrew Korybko | South Asia is simmering as China and India wrestle with one another for influence in this strategic region. The two nominal BRICS...

Pentagon Chief Statement hints division of Syria

News Analysis | Russian and US forces have been communicating across the "deconfliction line" in Syria despite glitches, US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis told reporters...

What’s behind the Sharifs’ trip to Saudi?

News Desk | Punjab Chief Minister Shehbaz Sharif left for Saudi Arabia on Tuesday in the midst of corruption allegations and political turmoil. He is...

‘Padmavati’ now ‘Padmavat’ as film finally gets clearance!

News Desk | Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Padmavati’ is going to get a clearance certificate from the Censor Board. The board has suggested 26 cuts to...

Video of stray dog poisoning sparks outrage in Lebanon

AFP | Video footage of stray dogs apparently being poisoned by municipal staff has sparked a public outcry in Lebanon, with politicians rushing to post...

Our top ten stories of year, GVS 2017

GVS Top Stories | Global Village Space (GVS) had a very successful opening year in 2017. We were off the mark from day one! Though,...

Could the US be responsible for anti-government protests in Iran?

James M Dorsey | In supporting recent anti-government protests in Iran, both Iranian hardliners and the US State Department may want to be careful what...