Middle East
Israel has proposed a new Gaza ceasefire through Egypt and Qatar, but significant gaps remain as Hamas rejects key terms.
Powerful Iran-backed militias in Iraq are reportedly prepared to disarm for the first time to avert an escalating conflict with the US Trump administration, following repeated warnings from Washington to Baghdad.
The Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem has issued a communique sounding the alarm for the safety of Armenian Christians in Syria and urging the international community to protect them.
U.S. President Donald Trump issues a severe ultimatum to Hamas, raising serious concerns regarding the safety and future of Gaza’s civilian population.
Abdullah Öcalan urges PKK disarmament in Feb 2025, potentially ending decades-long conflict.
Reported Drone Attack on Khmeimim Air Base in Syria On February 18, 2025, reports surfaced detailing a drone attack targeting Russia’s Khmeimim Air Base in Syria. The airbase, a critical facility for Russian military operations in the region, reportedly came under aerial assault during the night, prompting immediate defensive measures. Details of the Attack: Combat…
The political landscape has been shaken by U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent statements regarding the Gaza Strip. French President Emmanuel Macron publicly condemned Trump’s characterization of the crisis as a “real estate operation,” underscoring the severity of the humanitarian situation. This article examines the implications of Trump’s remarks, the international response, and the broader geopolitical…
In a rapidly evolving situation, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has issued a stark warning regarding the ongoing conflict in Gaza. As reported by Axios, Netanyahu stated that Israel would resume military operations in Gaza if hostages held by Hamas are not released by Saturday. This ultimatum has raised significant concerns about the potential for…
Today, January 25, 2025, marks a critical moment in the fragile Israel-Hamas ceasefire as hostages from both sides are set to be released. Four Israeli hostages — young female soldiers held captive since October 2023 — will be freed by Hamas in exchange for over 200 Palestinian hostages detained by Israel. This exchange underscores the…
The empowerment of Armenia must become a supreme value, while the restoration of Armenian communities in Lebanon and Syria should be a pan-national priority. This was emphasized by Catholicos Aram I of the Great House of Cilicia in his Christmas and Epiphany message. In his address, the Catholicos remarked that the Armenian nation is living…
The collapse of the Assad regime in late 2024 dealt a severe blow to Russia’s Mediterranean ambitions, culminating in the loss of its naval base in Tartus, Syria. This strategic outpost had been pivotal to Russia’s regional influence since 2013, facilitating the deployment of Russian submarines and naval forces. Without Tartus, the Russian Navy has…
The collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria has triggered significant shifts in regional and international politics. Assad has reportedly left Syria, with unconfirmed reports suggesting he has taken asylum in Russia under Kremlin protection. His departure marks a profound transformation in the Middle East’s geopolitical landscape. Russia, which had been Assad’s primary backer, has…
