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By Sondoss Al Asaad
US putting pressure on Lebanon’s politics and economy
BEIRUT — Lebanon’s future is increasingly dictated by external powers, particularly the United States, as its embassy in Beirut and visiting delegations from its Treasury and State Departments are exerting decisive political, financial, and diplomatic influence.
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By Shahab Sarmadi
Confessions of carnage: Israeli soldiers admit to war crimes in Gaza
TEHRAN – The war in Gaza, which erupted on October 7, 2023, has become a defining crisis of our time — not only for its staggering human toll, but for what it reveals about the erosion of ethical boundaries in modern warfare. More than 69,000 Palestinians have been killed, many of them women and children. Despite a ceasefire announced last month, Israeli military operations have continued unabated. What began as a response to a Hamas attack has evolved into a campaign that many international observers now describe as genocidal.
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By Wesam Bahrani
Promising high turnout in Iraqi election
TEHRAN – The first phase of Iraq’s 2025 parliamentary elections officially ended, marking an important milestone ahead of the general vote. With a participation rate exceeding 82%, the process witnessed smooth operations and high voter engagement among members of the security forces and displaced persons.
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By Mohammad Javad Habibi
Trump’s ASEAN outreach and Washington’s strategic drift from West Asia
TEHRAN - Donald Trump’s attendance at the 47th ASEAN summit in Kuala Lumpur marks a symbolic yet telling redirection of American foreign policy. After two decades of overreach and strategic exhaustion in West Asia, Washington appears to be searching for a new stage on which to project power. Southeast Asia dynamic, contested, and economically vital offers a setting where the U.S. can reassert visibility while avoiding the immense political and military costs that have accompanied its interventions in the Middle East.
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By Sahar Dadjoo
UAE conceals intelligence network linking Israel ans US behind Darfur conflict: Sudanese journalist
Saad Kamil says Abu Dhabi’s covert operations from Bab al-Mandab to the Suez Canal aim to reshape regional power maps
TEHRAN- Mohamed Saad Kamil, Editor-in-Chief of the Brown Land News, focuses on issues of peace, justice, and human rights in Sudan. He is known for his steadfast stance in defending the truth and exposing the violations committed against civilians, especially in conflict areas such as Darfur, including El Fasher.
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By Shahab Sarmadi
Confessions of carnage: Israeli soldiers admit to war crimes in Gaza
TEHRAN – The war in Gaza, which erupted on October 7, 2023, has become a defining crisis of our time — not only for its staggering human toll, but for what it reveals about the erosion of ethical boundaries in modern warfare. More than 69,000 Palestinians have been killed, many of them women and children. Despite a ceasefire announced last month, Israeli military operations have continued unabated. What began as a response to a Hamas attack has evolved into a campaign that many international observers now describe as genocidal.
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By Sondoss Al Asaad
US putting pressure on Lebanon’s politics and economy
BEIRUT — Lebanon’s future is increasingly dictated by external powers, particularly the United States, as its embassy in Beirut and visiting delegations from its Treasury and State Departments are exerting decisive political, financial, and diplomatic influence.
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By Wesam Bahrani
Promising high turnout in Iraqi election
TEHRAN – The first phase of Iraq’s 2025 parliamentary elections officially ended, marking an important milestone ahead of the general vote. With a participation rate exceeding 82%, the process witnessed smooth operations and high voter engagement among members of the security forces and displaced persons.
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Israeli forces kill two more Palestinians in Gaza
TEHRAN – In another stark violation of the October 10 ceasefire, Israeli forces killed two Palestinians on Monday near the so-called “Yellow Line” in southern Gaza. The Israeli military claimed the Palestinians posed an “immediate threat” and were targeted by an airstrike. No independent evidence has been provided to support this claim.
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By staff writer
War or peace: What Hegseth and Trump signal
TEHRAN – U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth delivered a speech on Friday that left no ambiguity: the United States is not seeking to avoid war — it is actively preparing for a global confrontation. Speaking at the National War College, Hegseth compared today’s world to 1939, the year World War II began, and 1981, when Cold War tensions surged. These weren’t just historical references — they were warnings. And more than that, they were a roadmap.
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By Shahab Sarmadi
Ceasefire as camouflage: Israel’s continued assault on Gaza
TEHRAN – The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, brokered by the United States and officially put into effect on October 10, was intended to pause the violence in Gaza. However, recent developments suggest the truce may have served as a strategic cover for Israel to continue its military operations with reduced international scrutiny.
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By Layla Saad
Rising tensions in Syria’s northeast: What is driving US military activity?
BEIRUT – More than seven months after the March 10 agreement between Syria’s de facto ruler Ahmad al-Sharaa (al-Jolani) and Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) commander Mazloum Abdi, the deal lies in tatters.
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By Sondoss Al Asaad
Joint intelligence plot against Yemen uncovered
BEIRUT — The Yemeni Interior Ministry announced on Saturday a major intelligence breakthrough, revealing the dismantling of a sophisticated spy network operating under a joint operations room managed by the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), the Israeli Mossad, and Saudi intelligence.
