US cutting forces, missile batteries in Middle East
Islam News – The Pentagon said Friday it was cutting the number of troops and air defense units deployed to the Middle East, confirming a Wall Street Journal … Read More
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US general warns of Iran, China and Russia in Middle East
Islam News – Gen. Kenneth McKenzie, head of US Central Command, on Monday warned about Iran’s destabilizing activities and the roles of Russia and China in the … Read More
At least 41 people die after boat sinks off Tunisia
IslamNews – At least 41 people have died after their boat sank off Tunisia’s coast as they tried to cross the Mediterranean to reach the Italian island of Lampedusa. The … Read More
UAE Partners With Japan’s Ispace to Send Rover to the Moon in 2022
IslamNews – Lunar exploration company ispace will transport a United Arab Emirates rover to the moon in 2022, the company said on Wednesday, as the UAE pushes for rapid expansion … Read More
Saudi FM says ties with Israel would bring ‘tremendous benefit’ to Middle East
IslamNews – Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan has said that a normalisation deal with Israel would be “extremely helpful” and bring “tremendous benefits” to the Middle East, during an … Read More
How Much Academic Freedom Should Students Have?
By: Jörg Matthias Determann is an associate professor of history at the Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts in Qatar} IslamNews – Faculty members often fight for their freedom. … Read More
The Middle East’s Next Conflicts Won’t Be Between Arab States and Iran
The Arab moment has passed. Competition between non-Arab powers—Turkey, Iran, and Israel – will shape the region’s future. BY VALI NASR | Vali Nasr is the Majid Khadduri professor of … Read More
Myanmar: Exploiting lessons learnt in the Middle East
By James M. Dorsey Dr. James M. Dorsey is an award-winning journalist and a senior fellow at Nanyang Technological University’s S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies in Singapore and the … Read More
Pentagon sends aircraft carrier Nimitz home from Middle East
IslamNews – The US Navy’s Nimitz carrier strike force has left the Middle East after a nine-month deployment abroad that was extended to keep pressure on Iran, the Pentagon confirmed … Read More
ANALYSIS: Biden’s moment of truth in the Middle East
Between hope and despair, Middle East awaits Joe Biden to adopt people-centric approach to settle disputes By Iftikhar Gilani for Anadolu Agency | When Democratic candidate Barack Obama won … Read More