Is Assad now a liability? The mysterious Russian media campaign against Syria’s dictator

When Russia intervened in the Syrian conflict on Bashar al-Assad’s side in September 2015, its involvement was seen as crucial for the survival of Syria’s dictatorial president, whose army had been severely weakened by desertions and had suffered a string of defeats by rebel forces. Since then, Russia has provided unremitting support for Bashar al-Assad, […]

Experts: Near-Complete North Korean Missile Facility Proves Pyongyang Continues ICBM Development

2020-05-06 A Washington think tank report that North Korea is “nearing completion” of a ballistic missile facility capable of accommodating Pyongyang’s entire ballistic missile arsenal highlights the modernization and expansion of the country’s ICBM program despite global efforts to stop it, experts said Wednesday. The Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS) Tuesday revealed the […]

Can Jordan stop Israeli annexation?

The next two months will be politically fraught if the Israeli coalition agreement allows a vote on annexation, but how much can Jordan do?  A demonstrator holding a Palestinian flag stands among Israeli border police officers during a protest against Israeli settlements and US President Donald Trump’s Middle East peace plan, in Jordan Valley, Israeli-occupied […]

For first time in months, security cabinet summoned to meet Thursday

Top level ministerial group to hold talks amid speculation of developments in prisoner swap talks with Hamas and in battle to oust Iran from Syria By TOI staff Today, 6:37 am 0 Edit   The high-level security cabinet will convene Thursday for the first time in months, media reports said, speculating the discussion could focus […]