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Pakistan a peacemaker or US puppet in Iran war?

Hafiz Sha'ban

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.

King Salman will host US Armed Forces in the Kingdom again

Hamad Momin 8 Min Read

The Saudi kingdom has not hosted US combat forces since 2003, when Donald Rumsfeld, the United States Secretary of Defense under George W. Bush, announced their withdrawal.

From war zone to revolutionising the UK food scene

Hamza Saleem 4 Min Read

"It’s highlighting Syria in a completely positive light, rather than just in the context of war.”

Reports: Mass detention of Palestinians taking place in Saudi Arabia

Hamad Momin 3 Min Read

Over the last few months, Palestinians living in Saudi Arabia have been arrested and tortured due to their 'charitable activities'.

Is the Nicki Minaj mega music festival really that shocking?

Dr. Izzadeen Chowdhury 7 Min Read

The festival is set to run into the days of Dhul Hijjah when Muslims from around the world travel to the sacred lands for Hajj.

Sh Qaradawi’s daughter remanded in Egypt again

Hamad Momin 5 Min Read

Ola al-Qaradawi was arrested only hours after her release from a previous case, she now faces charges for allegedly "joining a terrorist group".

‘Deal of the century’ or ‘steal of the century’: a critical response to Trump’s proposed peace plan for Palestine and ‘Israel’

Muhammad Mussa 5 Min Read

The role of Saudi Arabia and the UAE as financiers of the plan will mark a pivotal shift in the region’s alliances…