As hundreds of thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of Lebanese cities for the third day running, calling for the resignation of the current government as well as the dismantling of all traditional political ruling dynasties, vowing not to...
On Saturday, the Letwin amendment– passed by 322 MPs to 306- forced ministers to seek an extension to the Article 50 period to 31 January 2020 under the Benn Act. Boris Johnson then sent a request to the European Council...
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani announced Oct. 14 that Tehran would continue with a plan to downscale its commitment to the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, commonly referred to as the Iranian nuclear deal. The march toward its complete withdrawal...
As Lebanon continues to struggle with a financial meltdown and ongoing “economic emergency,” the country is now also being rocked by its largest protests in years. A new tax of 20 cents US per day for any voice calls made...
The unexpected success of the Green parties in this year’s European Parliament elections triggered a discussion about a Green wave that swept over the continent, while some even referred to this emerging political movement as “a quiet revolution”. However, proponents...
In an unprecedented turn of events, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan visited both Tehran and Riyadh to facilitate talks between the two regional arch-rivals. After years of hostility and competition for influence in the region, both Tehran and Riyadh have...
Under mounting US and EU pressure, widespread condemnation and allegations of war crimes and use of banned weapons, Turkey has frozen its nine-day military offensive into northeastern Syria. Ankara said it had agreed to suspend military operations in northern Syria...
Ahmad Massoud returned to Afghanistan, where he founded a party in his father's footsteps: ";It's up to me to carry on his legacy"
Turkey’s military operations in Syria continue, while the army of Syrian President Bashar al Assad is heading for the border to support the Kurds in defending the north-east of the country. Many have deemed the Turkish head of state’s decision...
Trump’s decision to withdraw US troops from the Syrian border has drawn criticism – inter alia – from EU leaders, Israel and Democrats alike. Moreover, the Syria pullout has sparked criticism from Congressional Republicans, who now appear determined to counter...