Issues & Events

  • The latest developments in relations between the USA and China

    Oct 23, 2018 10:04

    The change in the relationship between the two leading world powers (the USA and China) is a key factor in the situation, not just in the Indo-Pacific, but in the world as a whole.

  • Is MBS Saudi Arabia’s self-fulfilling prophecy of disaster?

    Is MBS Saudi Arabia’s self-fulfilling prophecy of disaster?

    Oct 23, 2018 10:00

    Notwithstanding his self-projection as a moderate Saudi, Muhammad bin Salman (MBS), Saudi Arabia’s de facto ruler, has already established a personal long list of failures within only one and a half year of his rise to power.

  • Polls Over, but What Will US-Occupied Afghanistan Gain?

    Polls Over, but What Will US-Occupied Afghanistan Gain?

    Oct 23, 2018 06:32

    What next for Afghanistan after successfully holding the belated elections to the parliament? Will it end the US occupation and destruction of the country?

  • Emerging Facts of Khashoggi’s Murder Might Shake Thrones and Roll Heads

    Emerging Facts of Khashoggi’s Murder Might Shake Thrones and Roll Heads

    Oct 23, 2018 06:29

    The gruesome killing of Jamal Khashoggi, despite the abortive bid of his killers to hush up the matter, is threatening to reveal more than meets the eye.

  • The Arbaeen March (1)

    The Arbaeen March (1)

    Oct 23, 2018 06:21

    For your information beginning today, we will be presenting you for the next seven days an interesting series of programme titled “The Arbaeen March”, as the traditional 40th day of mourning for the martyrs of the epic of Ashura nears, and pilgrims make their way to the city of Karbala in Iraq for paying homage at the holy shrine of the Chief of Martyrs, Imam Husain (AS), the grandson of Prophet Mohammad (SAWA).

  • Khashoggi murder puts spotlight on ‘bonesaw’ prince

    Khashoggi murder puts spotlight on ‘bonesaw’ prince

    Oct 22, 2018 10:36

    The brutal murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi by the Saudi regime is beginning to badly backfire on the chief perpetrator, the Heir Apparent Mohamed bin Salman – or MBS as he is known – and might be a setback for the US itself.

  • The full story of why MBS might have wanted Jamal Khashoggi dead

    The full story of why MBS might have wanted Jamal Khashoggi dead

    Oct 22, 2018 10:28

    This was not a straightforward snatch and grab attempt. The officers sent to Istanbul to deal with Jamal Khashoggi were given clear instructions; return with Khashoggi alive or kill him there.

  • Leader: Iran's share of global science production increased 19-fold after the Islamic Revolution

    Leader: Iran's share of global science production increased 19-fold after the Islamic Revolution

    Oct 22, 2018 10:20

    Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Seyyed Ali Khamenei, on Wednesday October 17 granted audience to a group of academic elites of the country—including CEOs of knowledge-based enterprises; prominent academics returned from abroad; top ranking participants of Olympiads, outstanding academic researchers of various universities; exceptionally talented students as well as students ranking top in the 2018 cross-country university entrance examinations.

  • Washington is determined to bring Ankara to heel

    Washington is determined to bring Ankara to heel

    Oct 21, 2018 14:18

    Over the last six decades, Turkey and the United States have grown into strategic partners and NATO allies. Both countries would face similar challenges both during the days of the Cold War and after them.

  • Trump scrambles to cover for Saudi regime as crisis over Khashoggi murder mounts

    Trump scrambles to cover for Saudi regime as crisis over Khashoggi murder mounts

    Oct 21, 2018 14:16

    Following US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s emergency talks in Riyadh and Ankara, and amid mounting reports implicating Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in the murder of dissident Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, the Trump administration is scrambling to shield Washington’s closest ally in the region.