Israel continues to tear apart Gaza and parts of Lebanon; Hamas-Hezbollah alive and kicking
While Israel continues to attack Gaza and Lebanon, the situation is "very scary" in Gaza Strip according to a Red...Geostrategy
Israel marks first anniversary of Hamas’s October 7 attack
Israel began its commemorations Monday of the one-year anniversary of Hamas's deadly October 7 attack, with an outpouring of emotion...Geostrategy
Iraq ‘green belt’ neglected in faltering climate fight
Envisioned as a lush fortress against worsening desertification and sand storms, the "green belt" of Iraq's Karbala stands as a...Sixteen years after its inception, only a fraction of the 76-kilometre (47-mile) crescent-shaped strip of greenery has materialized.
Eucalyptus, olive groves and date palms first took root in 2006 as part of a plan for tens of thousands of trees to form a green protective shield around Karbala.
US firm on nuclear accord as Iran casts blame
US officials warned that Iran's advances could eventually make a return to the JCPOA pointless.US officials warned that Iran's advances could eventually make a return to the JCPOA pointless
Foreign ministry of Iran said that more than one issue was pending between Iran and US
As major economies meet, US looks to increase pressure on Russia
Russian officials are expected to participate remotely in this year's G20 meeting led by Indonesia.Russian officials are expected to participate remotely in this year's G20 meeting led by Indonesia
IMF and World Bank warned that the Ukraine war has devastating impact on global economy
Algeria demands W.Sahara ‘clarifications’ from Madrid
Algeria, which backs the Polisario independence movement in the former Spanish colony, had in March recalled its envoy to Madrid.Algeria, which backs the Polisario independence movement in the former Spanish colony, had in March recalled its envoy to Madrid
The Polisario waged a long armed struggle in Western Sahara for independence from Morocco before reaching a ceasefire in 1991
King of Jordan asks Israel to respect sanctity of Al-Aqsa
King Abdullah stressed that maintaining calm requires Israel to respect the historical and legal status quo in Al Aqsa Mosque.It includes ceasing all illegal and provocative measures that violate it and could push towards further escalation
King Abdullah directed Jordan to continue its regional and international efforts and communications to stop Israeli escalation
UN experts ask Australia to repatriate its citizens from Syria
United Nations human rights experts have asked the Australian government to repatriate 46 of its citizens from detention camps in Syria,...Ten UN special rapporteurs said bringing this group -- which includes 30 children, some as young as two years old -- home to Australia was "the only legal and humane response".
The UN experts described the situation in the Al-Hol and Roj camps as "uncertain and sordid" for Australian citizens.
Iran’s President Raisi warns Israel against ‘any action’
Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi warned on Monday that the armed forces would not let arch-foe Israel rest if it took..."You must know that if you try to take any action against the Iranian nation... our armed forces will not leave you in peace," Raisi said, during a military parade
Last month, Iran's Revolutionary Guards, the military's ideological arm, said it fired a dozen ballistic missiles at a "strategic" site in Arbil
Iran says US ‘responsible for delays’ to revive nuclear deal
Iran on Monday said an agreement with world powers to revive the 2015 nuclear deal was still not in sight,...Iran has been engaged in efforts to revive the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) with Britain, China, France, Germany and Russia directly, and the United States indirectly
Khatibzadeh on Monday blamed Washington for delays to restore the nuclear deal
Turkey launches new ‘offensive’ against Kurdish rebels in Iraq
Turkey on Monday said it has launched a new air and ground offensive against outlawed Kurdish militants in northern Iraq...Defense Minister Hulusi Akar said commando units, unmanned aerial vehicles and attack helicopters were pounding Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) hideouts
Designated as a terrorist group by Ankara and its Western allies, the PKK has been waging an insurgency against the Turkish state since 1984
Iraqi PM sets up workgroup to coordinate gas supply with Iran
Al-Kadhimi asked the workgroup to visit Iran and remove the obstacles hindering the supply of gas to Iraqi electricity power...Al-Kadhimi asked the workgroup to visit Iran and remove the obstacles hindering the supply of gas to Iraqi electricity power plants
Earlier this month, Iraqi Electricity Minister Adel Karim had said that Iraq will need to import gas from Iran at least for the next couple of years
