Why do Iran’s oil ‘intermediaries’ owe the government billions?
Iran says intermediaries handling its oil sales owe it billions of dollars, but how did the debts accumulate?
Category Archives: News Analysis
If Netanyahu goes, does anything really change for Palestinians?
Analysts say opposition win in polls may bring only marginal change and no fundamental shift on Gaza, West Bank.
What has Trump’s Board of Peace achieved in a year since Gaza ‘ceasefire’?
Analysts say board has 'failed' in its attempts to secure lasting peace in Gaza.
Yemen’s Taiz under siege again as food and fuel prices rise
Houthi advances and the closure of vital roads into Taiz have triggered shortages, reviving memories of earlier siege.
Taiwan president says defence spending boost aims to ‘deter war’
China condemns Lai's speech, saying it 'disregards facts, distorts the truth, misleads the public'.
Who is Navi Pillay, winner of the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize?
The 85-year-old South African judge has spent decades fighting apartheid and genocide.
Italian law to give election winners bonus seats: Why that’s controversial
Critics say the proposed law is undemocratic, potentially granting a winning coalition outsized power in parliament.
Gaza war sped up India’s shift towards Israel under Modi
As even Israel's traditional allies are distancing themselves from Netanyahu, Modi's India has embraced the country.
Ultra-Orthodox rabbi’s anti-Zionist remarks stir Israel election row
Rabbi Dov Lando's comments expose tensions over Zionism, conscription and Netanyahu's ultra-Orthodox allies.
What new measures is Iran taking to counter US economic pressure?
Iran adopts a new arrangement to tackle economic challenges amid the US-imposed economic war and naval blockades.
Why is fighting intensifying in Yemen’s Taiz governorate?
Fighting escalates in Taiz governorate as Yemen's government and Houthis battle for control of key strategic locations.
Why Carney’s economic overhaul is clashing with Canada’s unions
Unions say proposed changes to Canada's labour laws could weaken workers’ right to strike.
Russia’s Putin rules out ceasefire with Ukraine during speech in Moscow
Putin warned the West he would deploy nuclear weapons if necessary to defend the Russian Baltic exclave of Kaliningrad.
After Red Sea losses, Yemen’s government forces hold the line
Air strikes and difficult terrain have prevented the Houthis from turning coastal gains into a wider breakthrough.
US-Iran talks in New York: What’s the latest?
Both sides remain interested in a diplomatic settlement but differ on how to achieve one.
Iran downplays possible role in Houthis’ recent Yemen victories
Iran has long been accused of links with the Houthis in Yemen, but how far do these links go?
Iranians stock up on food and medicine as fears of new US fighting grow
Iran is struggling with shortages as sanctions and blockade strain food and medicine supply chains.
Iran touts Hormuz attacks as oil flows increase despite tensions
Mediators are trying to facilitate more talks, but Washington signals faith in its pressure tactics.
Turkiye calls for UN Security Council veto to end: Could it happen?
Fully abolishing the veto would require the unlikely agreement of all five permanent Security Council members.
An unexpected welcome: Syrian Kurds return to their homes in Afrin
Syrian Kurds are beginning to return to their homes in Afrin after years in exile, but have different experiences.