Opinion

Afghanistan at the Doha Forum: Symbolic Presence and Regional-Gulf Dynamics

The participation of Afghanistan’s delegation, led by the current caretaker government (the Taliban), in the Doha Forum carries substantial political…

3 months ago

The centuries-old Christian presence in the West Bank is under threat

The community I grew up in near Bethlehem is being squeezed out by Israeli settlers. By Rev Dr Fares Abraham…

3 months ago

Moscow’s Geopolitical Gamble: Challenging Washington in South Asia

Recent Russian political maneuvers—most prominently President Vladimir Putin’s official visit to India and pragmatic engagement in Afghanistan—signal a strategic recalibration…

3 months ago

Syria’s President al-Sharaa Calls for National Unity to Rebuild, Marking One Year Since al-Assad’s Fall

DAMASCUS – Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa on Monday called on all citizens to unite in rebuilding their shattered nation, as…

3 months ago

Pakistan Sinks into a Converging Crisis of Politics, Economy, and Security

A potent convergence of military overreach, escalating violence, economic collapse, and diplomatic alienation is pushing Pakistan into one of its…

3 months ago

With Pakistan Corridors Blocked, Afghanistan Accelerates Push for New Trade Routes

Afghanistan is intensifying efforts to diversify its trade corridors, a strategic pivot away from longstanding dependence on Pakistan following repeated…

3 months ago

Putin Visits India in First Trip Since Ukraine Invasion, Testing Ties Under U.S. Pressure

NEW DELHI — Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in India on Thursday for his first visit since launching the full-scale invasion…

3 months ago

Why Restricted Access to Jailed Former PM Imran Khan Has Ignited a Political Crisis in Pakistan

The ongoing imprisonment of former Prime Minister Imran Khan has become the epicenter of Pakistan's deepening political turmoil. A recent…

3 months ago

A Conspiracy Of Destabilization: Afghanistan’s Urgent Responsibility

The recent drone attack in Tajikistan that killed three Chinese nationals is more than a border security failure; it reveals…

3 months ago

More than 50 couples marry in mass Gaza wedding after two years of Israeli attacks

More than 50 couples marry in mass Gaza wedding after two years of Israeli attacks By Middle East correspondent Matthew Doran, Sami…

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