Pakistan’s Strategic Dilemma in the Iran War
As the war centered on Iran expands across the Middle East, Islamabad faces growing pressure to choose between maintaining neutrality, Read more…
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Fall of Granada and the Plight of Morisco (Part 3)
Fall of Granada was not by a sudden stroke of fate but was the last curtain of a long standing drama of disunity of Muslims, warfare between competing emirs, conspiracies within each dynasty, son rebelling against the father, civil wars, a financially decaying society as well as external aggression…
Forced to Flee: Over a Million Afghans Deported as Iran and Pakistan Tighten Borders
July 12, 2025 Staff Report Between June 24 and July 9, over 508,426 Afghans were expelled from Iran, often amid extreme heat, marking Read more…
Venezuela at a Crossroads as Claims of US Military Action Shake the Region
Arrest of President Nicolás Maduro by US forces deepens regional tensions and sparks global debate over sovereignty, law, and stability. Read more…
Qatar attack exposes US double standards in the Gulf
Washington’s refusal to restrain Israel despite hosting its largest regional base raises questions about Gulf security Enjoying near-total impunity as Read more…
Israel Levels Gaza High-Rise as Death Toll Exceeds 64,000
Civilians trapped in bombed-out neighbourhoods as international calls grow for a ceasefire; famine and mass displacement compound the crisis. GAZA: Read more…
US to deny visas to Palestinian officials for UN summit on statehood
Washington’s move breaks its UN host agreement and comes as France, Canada, Australia, and Britain push for recognition of Palestine Read more…
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Pakistan’s Strategic Dilemma in the Iran War
As the war centered on Iran expands across the Middle East, Islamabad faces growing pressure to choose between maintaining neutrality, Read more…
ANALYSIS: Western Allies Re-engage China as Ties With Washington Strain
Trade disputes with the United States and strategic uncertainty are pushing close US partners to cautiously reset relations with Beijing Read more…
Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’: A Parallel Order While Gaza Burns
Any serious evaluation of Donald Trump’s newly announced “Board of Peace” must begin with an uncomfortable truth: while Israel has been killing thousands of innocent Palestinian children and unarmed civilians in Gaza, much of the international system has either looked away or failed to act decisively.
Explained: Could Jamaat-e-Islami Rule Bangladesh Next?
For the first time in its chequered history, the Islamic party has a credible chance of leading a governing alliance. Read more…