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Ceasefire must be more than short respite

Ceasefire must be more than short respite

The announcement of a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran — with Israel signaling its alignment — has not ended the conflict....

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Tasks laid out for high-quality development

President Xi Jinping has called for striving to break new ground in the high-quality development of China’s service sector. He made the remarks in...

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Gulf states must move faster to future-proof their economies

Iran’s unprovoked and illegal attacks on its Arab neighbors, until a shaky ceasefire was declared early Wednesday, drove home a point more...

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Did America lose yet another war?

Did America lose yet another war?

After threatening on Tuesday that a “whole civilisation will die tonight”, US President Donald Trump had to backtrack and announce a two-week...

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AI misusers must face harsher music

AI misusers must face harsher music

The rising use of artificial intelligence tools in the short video industry has sparked significant controversy, especially with recent incidents of...

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Energy shockwaves: Middle East conflicts are quietly fueling Pakistan’s inflation crisis

For millions of Pakistanis, inflation is no longer an abstract economic term- it is a daily reality reflected in rising fuel prices, higher...

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Israel moves toward executing Palestinian children

Under Israel’s new death penalty law, Palestinian children, like adults, could find themselves facing the gallows. This might take some by surprise...

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A new order for Strait of Hormuz

A new order for Strait of Hormuz

The ongoing war of choice launched by the United States and Israel against Iran has shattered the geopolitical status quo in our region. As Washington...

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A new regional order for the Strait of Hormuz

A new regional order for the Strait of Hormuz

The ongoing war of choice launched by the United States and Israel against Iran has shattered the geopolitical status quo in our region. As Washington...

06.04.2026 30

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The politics of detention is isolating Afghanistan

The Taliban administration in Afghanistan released US national Dennis Coyle on March 23 after he had been held captive for more than a year. This...

05.04.2026 20

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What the Iran-Iraq war can tell us about the US-Israeli war on Iran

What the Iran-Iraq war can tell us about the US-Israeli war on Iran

Behrooz Ghamari-Tabrizi When the United States and Israel launched their illegal war on Iran on February 28, they called on the Iranian people to rise...

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Negotiations not ending Ukraine war

Negotiations not ending Ukraine war

Even before Donald Trump’s presidency began, he claimed boldly he would end Russia’s war in Ukraine within 24 hours. Yet over one year later,...

04.04.2026 10

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Global unrest

In the present era, global unrest has spread extensively. This growing unrest has completely disrupted the peace of the entire world. The question is:...

04.04.2026 20

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Preparing for the post-Iran war era

The Middle East stands at a dangerous inflection point. The confrontation involving Iran, Israel and the US is not merely another episode in a long...

03.04.2026 20

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Why Lebanon should join the International Criminal Court

Why Lebanon should join the International Criminal Court

“We are going to do what we did in Gaza.” That’s how a senior Israeli official described the Israeli ground invasion of Lebanon. The threat is...

03.04.2026 10

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Israel’s death penalty law is not about executing Palestinians

Israel’s death penalty law is not about executing Palestinians

On Monday, Israel passed a death penalty law allowing it to hang those convicted of “terror offences” within an accelerated 90-day period. The law...

03.04.2026 20

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ME conflict has no quick or easy answers, only hard choices

ME conflict has no quick or easy answers, only hard choices

There is a familiar rhythm to the wars that the United States starts: a burst of declaratory confidence, a promise of swift resolution and then the...

02.04.2026 10

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Five-point proposal shows commitment to push for end to the conflict

Five-point proposal shows commitment to push for end to the conflict

The recent joint attacks by Israel and the United States on Iranian cities, followed by Iran’s retaliatory missile and drone strikes, have pushed...

02.04.2026 20

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The attack on the right to protest in the UK is not just about Palestine

The attack on the right to protest in the UK is not just about Palestine

On April 1, a British court is set to rule in an important trial that could define the limits of mass protest in Britain. Ben Jamal, director of the...

01.04.2026 20

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Iraqi militias: An intractable security dilemma

A diplomatic crisis unfolded this week when Kuwait issued its second formal protest to Iraq’s envoy, followed hours later by Baghdad’s suspension...

01.04.2026 20

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Why the Middle East crisis demands a global health response

Across the Eastern Mediterranean region, escalating armed conflict is dismantling the infrastructure of health. Hospitals are managing surges of...

01.04.2026 20

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AI and data governance not zero-sum game

For years, the prevailing assumption in Washington has been that technology is a zero-sum contest, and that the United States can maintain its...

01.04.2026 30

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Massive protests against Trump across US on ‘No Kings’ day

Massive protests against Trump across US on ‘No Kings’ day

Huge crowds of protesters rallied across the United States on Saturday against President Donald Trump, venting their fury over what they see as his...

31.03.2026 10

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Action a must as Gaza doctor faces death in Israeli jail

Israel must immediately release Gazan doctor Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, UN experts stated in unequivocal terms in a statement last week. Safiya had been...

30.03.2026 10

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Iran, ‘Soleimani’s Armies’ and Trump’s coup

US President Donald Trump’s approach differs from those of his predecessors. He has different friendships, rivalries and ways of running wars. He is...

30.03.2026 20

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Pakistan should be empowered to mediate end to Iran war

Dr. Dania Koleilat Khatib Israel surprisingly struck close to the Pakistan Embassy in Tehran on Thursday. This was not by chance. The area near the...

30.03.2026 20

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The US-Israeli war on humanity

The US-Israeli war on humanity

We are witnessing a war on humanity. This might sound hyperbolic to some, but it should not. What is unfolding across the globe is not a series of...

29.03.2026 20

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The US-Israeli war on humanity

The US-Israeli war on humanity

We are witnessing a war on humanity. This might sound hyperbolic to some, but it should not. What is unfolding across the globe is not a series of...

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ICC states should not ignore judicial experts’ conclusions in Khan’s case

ICC states should not ignore judicial experts’ conclusions in Khan’s case

Cuno Tarfusser and Sergey Vasiliev One week ago, several outlets reported on a consequential development in the disciplinary case regarding the...

29.03.2026 10

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Pakistan’s economic situation

Pakistan’s economy is facing serious challenges. The economic situation has deteriorated. Due to the poor economy, millions of people are living...

28.03.2026 20

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Key antiwar states rally for US-Iran talks

As the Gulf Cooperation Council states have become targets of Iran’s retaliatory attacks during the US and Israeli war on Iran, few countries in the...

28.03.2026 10

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How the US and Israel are making the Islamic republic stronger

The United States-Israel war against Iran is usually described in the language of strategy: Deterrence, escalation, military pressure, missile...

28.03.2026 10

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Importance of Strait of Hormuz

The war between the United States and Israel with Iran is ongoing and it is not clear how long it will last. The US President claimed that Iran’s...

28.03.2026 40

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As a Palestinian, I stand in solidarity with the Iranian people. Here’s why

My deepest sympathies lie with the Iranian people, whose hearts are torn in many directions. Many long for freedom and dignity, yet they remain wary...

26.03.2026 30

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The strategic significance of renewable energy

Wars and conflicts are generally analyzed and examined through military, geopolitical and ideological lenses. But we should also look at the energy...

26.03.2026 30

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Opportunity for peace, must not be squandered

A drawn-out United States-Israeli conflict with Iran serves no one’s interest. A ceasefire and dialogue are the only way out. China, which is deeply...

26.03.2026 30

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This energy shock demands a green industrial strategy

The US-Israeli war on Iran has destabilized the entire Middle East, inflicted a massive human and environmental toll and caused one of the biggest oil...

25.03.2026 30

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Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz is an international crisis

Ahmed Essa Al-Sulaiti For more than two weeks now, maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has been disrupted. Several vessels have been...

25.03.2026 40

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The Rohingya repatriation myth: A crisis quietly abandoned

For years, the international community has spoken with reassuring consistency about the eventual return of the Rohingya to Myanmar. Repatriation has...

25.03.2026 30

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US should pursue any talks in good faith

As the Iran war enters its fourth week, the US president said the United States and Iran have had “very good and productive conversations” that...

25.03.2026 30

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Solving the tuberculosis puzzle

Anafi Mataka and Sharonann Lynch The bacteria that cause tuberculosis have been known since 1882 and an effective treatment was developed decades ago....

24.03.2026 30

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The US should end the war asap

United States President Donald Trump’s instincts are correct. He wants to end the current engagement as soon as possible. He is using both a carrot...

24.03.2026 20

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Innovation drives EV success

In news that marks a structural shift in a key manufacturing industry, Chinese automakers sold roughly 27 million vehicles in 2025, compared with the...

24.03.2026 20

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Israel’s displacement of civilians in Lebanon is a possible war crime

Israel’s attacks in Lebanon — and the threat of more to come — have caused more than a million people to flee their homes. This is nearly...

23.03.2026 40

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When the Gulf came under fire, Europe looked away

For decades, the Gulf did more than invest in Europe. It helped sustain confidence in it. Gulf capital flowed into London real estate, Paris markets...

23.03.2026 40

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Iran war a five-star opportunity for West Bank settlers

Back in November 1989, Benjamin Netanyahu made a speech at Bar-Ilan University in Tel Aviv. He argued that the Israeli government had failed to...

23.03.2026 40

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Scripting a false South China Sea drama

The Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative, a project of the Washington-based Center for Strategic and International Studies, recently released a...

22.03.2026 20

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Why the world should worry about Israel’s nuclear doctrine

For decades, the world has treated Israel’s nuclear arsenal as an awkward secret — something everyone knows exists but few are willing to discuss...

22.03.2026 30

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Iran derails neighbors’ de-escalation efforts

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Wednesday traveled to Riyadh, where Saudi Arabia hosted a meeting of foreign ministers from Arab and Islamic...

21.03.2026 40

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Iran today, Africa tomorrow

Israel and America’s war on Iran has killed more than 1,500 people in a matter of weeks, and the toll continues to rise. In Tehran on March 7,...

21.03.2026 80

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