US blacklists vessel shipping Iranian commodities for Houthis, IRGC

Politics 2024-03-19

US blacklists vessel shipping Iranian commodities for Houthis, IRGC

Lady Sofia engaged in a ship-to-ship transfer with a sanctioned vessel that deceptively obscured its transfer of commodities via 'spoofing.'

Russian state media boost Houthis as Kremlin benefits from Red Sea chaos

Politics 2024-03-18

Russian state media boost Houthis as Kremlin benefits from Red Sea chaos

Russian media report on Houthis' purported possession of hypersonic missile raises questions about the Kremlin's underlying motivations.

Russian-Egyptian nuclear cooperation will have toxic fallout, experts warn

Politics 2024-02-18

Russian-Egyptian nuclear cooperation will have toxic fallout, experts warn

By cooperating with Russia on nuclear projects, Egypt finds itself aligning with a pariah state that recent history shows has little interest in 'partner' nations' economic prosperity.

Gaza truce breaks down as mediation efforts continue

Politics 2023-12-01

Gaza truce breaks down as mediation efforts continue

Talks between mediators are continuing despite the resumption of fighting, with international concern focused on protecting civilians.

Many in Gaza were wary of Hamas before current war, surveys reveal

Politics 2023-11-28

Many in Gaza were wary of Hamas before current war, surveys reveal

Hamas, which has ruled the Gaza strip since winning elections in 2006, was seen as 'corrupt' and 'authoritarian' by many respondents, poll finds.

Iranian regime's inaction in face of Palestinian plight angers regional proxies, civilians

Politics 2023-11-21

Iranian regime's inaction in face of Palestinian plight angers regional proxies, civilians

Though it has touted pro-Palestinian propaganda for years, Tehran has failed to take action amid the Israel-Hamas war, disappointing many of its proxies and supporters.

Don't pause regional de-escalation over Israel-Hamas war: UAE official

Politics 2023-11-07

Don't pause regional de-escalation over Israel-Hamas war: UAE official

UAE presidential adviser says countries should maintain fence-mending strategy even though the war is sending shockwaves through the region.

China's attempt at 'impartial' Middle East peacemaking raises eyebrows in region

Politics 2023-11-04

China's attempt at 'impartial' Middle East peacemaking raises eyebrows in region

China has been quick to present itself as a mediator, but critics say it lacks diplomatic experience and is largely looking out for its own interests.

History of Iran-Hamas ties leaves experts skeptical of Iran's denial of role in attack

Politics 2023-10-23

History of Iran-Hamas ties leaves experts skeptical of Iran's denial of role in attack

Iran has denied any role in Hamas's attack on Israel, but given the history of its support and close ties with the militant group, many are skeptical.

Growing protests in Syria's Sweida against regime, Hizbullah

Politics 2023-09-26

Growing protests in Syria's Sweida against regime, Hizbullah

Local activists say the protests are the largest to date in the southern province and accuse the regime of trying to suppress their message. Women and Bedouin clans have joined the protests.