Is Greece asking Libya's Haftar to do its bidding at the Berlin summit?

Warlord Khalifa Haftar's meeting with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Friday has raised eyebrows in Ankara, with many experts arguing that Mitsotakis wants Haftar to make any peace deal conditional to his own demands.

Lack of compromise sets Lebanon down a path of confrontation

Protests began in October 2019 and have already succeeded in ousting the prime minister. However authorities appear to be in no mood for further protests.

Ottoman Palestine records present obstacle for Israeli land grab policies

Zionist hardliners worry that by handing over historic records, Turkey will help Palestinians protect themselves from land appropriation by Israeli authorities.

Analysis: What keeps Putin in power?

The Russian president’s enormous influence over the country’s destiny has forced comparisons between Putin and the former Tsars.

Who are the main players in the Libyan conflict?

Here's a quick guide on who controls what in Libya with many actors emerging and competing with one another for power and hegemony.

Why do Mauritanian women celebrate divorce?

Moments after her divorce goes through, a Mauritanian woman often celebrates as she returns to her family’s home to ululating cries of joy and the steady beat of tambourines. Here’s everything you need to know.

Analysis: Egypt’s record on human rights and the media speaks for itself

Egypt’s raid targeting journalists from Turkey’s Anadolu Agency represents a new phase in its war against the media.

Kashmiris suffer further as ICRC stops humanitarian work

The International Committee of the Red Cross hasn’t been able to work in India-held Kashmir since it was stripped of its political autonomy on August 5, foreign aid workers are not being issued visas and Kashmiris are being left without support.

Haftar's escape from ceasefire talks deals a 'blow to Russia's reputation'

The warlord, currently advancing against the UN-recognised government embarrassed his Russian hosts and undermined Russian diplomacy by leaving without signing an agreement.

Afghanistan to Iraq: How US invasions make Americans rich

Recently, several US soldiers pleaded guilty to stealing money earmarked for Afghanistan reconstruction, but it’s not the first time Americans have been caught stealing from other countries’ pockets.

Social media is a bridge for Palestinians with no freedom of movement

Israel's draconian control over freedom of movement has haunted Palestinians for decades. Now its debilitating effect on society means many Palestinians are finding love, and getting married, over social media.

German student has no regrets about being deported from India

The 24-year-old IIT student says he still loves India despite the far-right Modi government deporting him for participating in a protest against a newly passed citizenship law, which reminds him of earlier 'fascist regime' laws.