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Pakistan a peacemaker or US puppet in Iran war?
Behind the language of mediation in the US–Iran war lies a familiar pattern of dependency, where Pakistan operates within a framework it does not control.
Biden mulls future of US troops in Afghanistan prior to May deadline
The 46th president faces a May 2021 cut-off point to decide on the future of American intervention in a vastly unpopular war in the landlocked nation nestled within Central and South Asia.
UN demands Israel halt demolition of Bedouin village in Jordan Valley
“We reiterate our call on Israel to halt demolitions and confiscations... We further call on Israel to allow full, sustained and unimpeded humanitarian access to the community in Humsa Al-Baqaia.”
Saudi-US diplomatic reset looms after intelligence report holds MBS accountable for Khashoggi assassination
The United States released a hotly anticipated bombshell report on its intelligence community’s assessment of the disappearance and killing of the renowned Saudi author and journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
Jamal Khashoggi: US intelligence report expected to hold MBS responsible for murder of outspoken journalist
“Once we have further evidence, it will be really impossible for the rest of the world to ignore whatever information will be provided...”
Germany: Syrian ex-intelligence colonel culpable as accomplice to crimes against humanity
In what is being described as a rare and “historic” victory, 44-year-old Eyad al-Gharib has finally been handed a jail term.
’Israel’ reportedly spent $1.2m on COVID jabs for Syrian regime
’Israel' reportedly spent $1.2m on COVID jabs for Syrian regime as a bargaining chip to facilitate prisoner swap.