Ceasefire Begins in Gaza, Bringing Cautious Hope and a Long Road Home
NUSEIRAT: Palestinian Territories, Oct 10, 2025 – A fragile ceasefire took hold in the Gaza Strip on Friday, as Israeli forces began a partial withdrawal and thousands of displaced Palestinians embarked on a somber journey back to their…
Hamid Karzai Condemns Pakistan’s Airstrikes on Afghanistan
Hamid Karzai, the former president of Afghanistan, today (Friday, May 18) wrote by spreading a message on his Facebook that he considers Pakistan's air strikes on Kabul and Paktika as a blatant violation of international rules, violation of…
Forging a Miracle: The Story of Indonesia’s Economic Ascent
When experts today speak of the "Asian Century," Indonesia has firmly established itself as one of its most prominent symbols. For decades, this sprawling archipelago of over 17,000 islands was perceived as a developing nation, burdened by…
Pakistan’s Reported Airstrikes in Kabul
Kabul, Afghanistan — Pakistan reportedly carried out airstrikes in the Afghan capital late Thursday night, targeting suspected members of Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). Powerful explosions were heard across Kabul, though casualties have…
India Re-engages Kabul, Upgrades Mission to Full Embassy and Announces Major Aid Package
In a significant diplomatic move that signals a new chapter in its Afghanistan policy, India has formally elevated its diplomatic presence in Kabul to a full-fledged embassy, accompanied by a comprehensive package of humanitarian aid,…
2025 Nobel Prize in Literature Awarded to Hungarian Author László Krasznahorkai
The 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature is awarded to the Hungarian author László Krasznahorkai “for his compelling and visionary oeuvre that, in the midst of apocalyptic terror, reaffirms the power of art.”
The author László Krasznahorkai…
Ceasefire agreement in Gaza
The Gaza Ministry of Health has announced that at least 10 Palestinians have been killed and 49 others have been injured in Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip in the past 24 hours. Also, a body has been recovered from the rubble of…
Ceasefire Deal Reached in Gaza, Sparking Cautious Hope and Unresolved Questions
JERUSALEM/GAZA – A fragile wave of relief and celebration swept across Israel and the Gaza Strip on Thursday following the announcement of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire and hostage release deal, offering the first tangible hope of ending a…
Taliban Foreign Minister Makes Landmark Visit to India, Testing Diplomatic Waters
NEW DELHI: In a significant diplomatic move, Amir Khan Muttaqi, the foreign minister of Afghanistan’s Taliban government, arrived in New Delhi on Thursday. This marks the first visit by a high-ranking Taliban leader to India since the group…
Forging a Counter-Narrative for Democracy
"The first battle lost by the defeated is the battle over naming things by their true names." — George Orwell
In an era of political stagnation across the Arab world, where spaces for free action are shrinking and the grip of…