After Gaza: How Peace Could Trigger the Fall of Iran’s Regime and Pressure Russia to End Its War
The recently brokered Gaza peace deal, spearheaded through what has been termed Trump’s Twenty-Point Framework, marks not just an end to one of the most brutal modern wars between Israel and Hamas, but also a potential realignment of…
Afghanistan & Pakistan Agree to 48-Hour Ceasefire After Deadly Border Clashes
October 15 - A tense 48-hour ceasefire is now in effect along the disputed Afghanistan-Pakistan border following two days of intense military clashes that have killed dozens, including civilians and troops from both sides. The agreement…
Afghan Forces Claim Major Retaliatory Strike, Killing Dozens of Pakistani Soldiers in Spin Boldak
KABUL – The Taliban-led government in Kabul, the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA), claimed on Wednesday that its forces had launched a devastating retaliatory attack against Pakistani military positions in the strategic Spin Boldak…
Crackdown in Pakistan: Afghan Refugees Report Surge in Police Abuse Amidst Rising Border Tensions
ISLAMABAD/QUETTA – A wave of fear is sweeping through Afghanistan’s refugee communities in Pakistan, as reports of police harassment, mass arrests, and forced evictions have sharply intensified following a recent escalation of border…
Syrian President al-Sharaa Meets Putin in Moscow, with al-Assad’s Fate and Military Bases on…
MOSCOW – In a historic visit underscoring a dramatic shift in Middle Eastern politics, Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in the Kremlin on Wednesday. This marks the first high-level contact between…
Europe’s Bluefin Tuna: A Cautious Celebration of a Conservation Comeback
Two decades ago, Europe's Atlantic bluefin tuna was on the brink. The species, a majestic predator that can weigh over 600 kilograms and cross oceans, was being relentlessly hunted to feed the booming global sushi and sashimi market.…
The existence of hunger is a political choice
The existence of hunger is a political choice
States can and must act to end hunger.
By Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
President of Brazil
Source: Aljazeera
Hunger is neither a natural condition of humankind nor an…
Afghanistan-India Trade Nears $1 Billion as Taliban Pushes for Deeper Economic Ties
NEW DELHI – Bilateral trade between Afghanistan and India is approaching the $1 billion mark, a significant milestone that highlights resilient economic links despite the political upheaval in Kabul. The figure was announced by the…
From Ceasefire to Lasting Peace: Navigating the Perilous Path Ahead
If the current script holds, the first three stages of the Trump peace proposal will be enacted in the coming days. A temporary—yet desperately hoped-to-be-permanent—ceasefire has taken effect. A trickle of humanitarian aid is finally…
Trump Touts Erdogan as Key Mediator to End Russia-Ukraine War
President Donald Trump has identified Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan as a figure with the unique potential to broker an end to the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, highlighting Turkey's delicate and strategic positioning on the…