Israel at Pakistan’s doorstep: The strategic implications of Oman-Israel relations

Sabtain Ahmed Dar | While every news-outlet in Pakistan fell into the trap of Avi Scharf’s propaganda against Pakistan, Israeli PM Natenyahu paid a secret...

Khashoggi murder: What are US plans for Saudi Arabia?

News Analysis | U.S secretary of state Mike Pompeo has stated that it is just a matter of “handful weeks” before the United States is...

Nationality, Citizenship & Class in UAE & GCC: Beyond the glitzy Skyscrapers?

Sarmad Ishfaq | Living for more than 3 years in the heart of Dubai, I experienced the city as it presents itself on TV and...

Saudi, allies say committed to de-escalating Yemen conflict

AFP | Saudi Arabia and its allies said Monday they are committed to de-escalating hostilities in Yemen, only days after launching a renewed offensive on...

Assad, Russia envoy discuss Syria constitutional committee

AFP | Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and an envoy from ally Russia on Sunday discussed "removing the obstacles" to forming a constitutional committee demanded by...

Khashoggi crisis may tip Middle East power balance towards Turkey

AFP | The murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi could alter the power dynamic in the Middle East by strengthening Turkey's influence at Saudi Arabia's expense...

Media silent as 7 Palestinians shot by Israel in Gaza

AFP | Seven Palestinians were shot and wounded by Israeli fire in Gaza Friday, the health ministry in the enclave said, in the quietest weekly...

Iran nuclear deal: from US walkout to fresh sanctions

AFP | The United States last May quit the landmark 2015 Iran nuclear deal aimed at halting Tehran's nuclear ambitions. It reimposed a first wave of...

Relations beyond the veil: Pakistan, Israel and the Muslim world

Dr Zafar Khan Safdar | The conflict between Israeli Jews and Palestinian Arabs has endured for more than a century. It centers on control of...

US calls for Yemen ceasefire

AFP | The United States called Tuesday for a ceasefire and peace talks in Yemen, as the Saudi-led military coalition sent more than 10,000 new...

‘Fiercest’ shellfire yet around Syria truce zone: monitor

AFP | Rebels and jihadists traded fire with government forces in northern Syria overnight, their "fiercest" exchanges since a buffer zone deal was announced for...

ICRC says ‘breathtaking’ destruction in Syria’s Ghouta

AFP | The destruction in Syria's Eastern Ghouta is overwhelming and the humanitarian needs huge, a top Red Cross official said Friday after visiting the...