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Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz sent a clear political message: it retains the ability to disrupt one of the world’s most critical energy arteries whenever it faces what it considers unjust...

In the ongoing war between the United States and Israel on one side and Iran on the other, Gulf states have found themselves in a deeply precarious position. A political, security and economic shock...

When former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert appeared on Russia Today in May 2021, he claimed that Bashar al Assad’s “mistake” was failing to strike a peace deal with Israel. That single...

Zhou Enlai, the late Chinese Premier, once said: “There are now new divisions in the world, new alliances and chaos everywhere”. More than half a century later, his words still capture the state...

Syria today is an open ground for Israeli incursions, where Israel moves at will without any real response from the Syrian army. The most recent example was the raid on a barracks in the Al Kiswah...

While reading a recent article on Rai Al Youm titled 'What Does Facebook Really Know About You?', I was reminded of an incident years ago at our old radio workplace. A colleague claimed our...

The recent Israeli-American strikes on Iran have reignited debates about a troubling reality: the Mossad's successful infiltration of Iranian territory and its ability to carry out precise and...

It is far too early to determine a victor in the 12-day confrontation between Iran and Israel. Though both sides declared success, the conflict is likely still in its early stages. Supporters on...

"Now I can die in peace," declared the late French lawyer Gilles Duvere after the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued arrest warrants for Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of Israel, and Yoav...

Bob Woodward, the renowned American investigative journalist, is known for his explosive books that often spark widespread debate and achieve global bestseller status. His latest book, War, has made a...

The issue of morals has been a concern for many nations, prompting significant efforts to protect their youth. For instance, Japan issued a guideline document making the teaching of good habits,...

The final moments of martyr Yahya Sinwar, battling the Israeli occupation forces, have become an emblem widely shared on social media, symbolising that the oppressor's plan has backfired. The Israeli...

In a world often overwhelmed by oppression, certain voices rise above, speaking fearlessly for truth and justice.One such voice is Arundhati Roy, the celebrated Indian author, whose relentless...

On Tuesday, August 6, 2024, the announcement that Yahya Sinwar, the prominent leader of Hamas in Gaza, had been selected as the head of the movement’s political bureau, succeeding Ismail Haniyeh,...

The Al Wadi al Kabir incident brought to mind a joke: Why doesn't IS fight Israel? The answer was: We will fight them if they convert to Islam.This is not merely a joke but rather a reflection of the...

SHOULD art convey a message? This debate has long been contentious, and British music icon Roger Waters has reignited it through his outspoken support for the Palestinian cause.Speaking on the tragedy...

As I followed the tragic events in Sudan between two rival factions and saw the heavy toll on the Sudanese people, I recalled a statement by the late Ugandan President Idi Amin.The former boxing...

The Israeli leadership underestimated the resistance it would face from Gaza, mistakenly believing it would be a quick military action like past conflicts.However, the war has now stretched into its...

The significant participation of Ismail Haniyeh, head of the Hamas political bureau, in the funeral of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi conveyed a clear message to the world and Israel: Iran remains...

One of the greatest injustices by the International Criminal Court (ICC) is equating the executioner with the victim. This was evident on Monday (May 20, 2024), when Karim Khan, the Prosecutor of the...