Not only are Jews under threat, but Christians and all “unbelievers” in the radical jihadist agenda as well. Although an “ostrich” mentality towards these genocidal objectives prevails among Western decision-makers, the reality is quite different: The driving ideology behind Hamas’s murderous intent is exemplified by the “Doomsday Clock” located in Palestine Square, Tehran, Iran. Inaugurated by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali […]
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Pakistan and Saudi Arabia call for a cease-fire in Gaza, saying efforts so far are insufficient
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia on Tuesday called for an immediate cease-fire and uninterrupted delivery of humanitarian aid in Gaza. Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, on a visit to Islamabad, said that international efforts toward a cease-fire between Israel and the militant group Hamas have been “wholly insufficient.” “We are now actively discussing the potential for famine in […]
Read more ›Why did Iran choose drones as method of attack?
Iran has sought to turn drone threats into its version of the Soviet AK-47, a deadly weapon system used in copious amounts, exported to its proxies. An explainer. The decision by Iran to use drones to target Israel on April 13, lifts a curtain on a new era of drone warfare. Drones have been used for years by many countries. […]
Read more ›Italy’s police arrest a Tajik man suspected of Islamic State membership at Rome airport
Police on Monday arrested a Tajik national accused of being an active member of the Islamic State group after he landed at Rome’s international airport on a flight from the Netherlands, authorities said. An international arrest warrant accused the man, identified only as S.I., of having gone to Syria to fight for IS in 2014. The man was described as […]
Read more ›Iran’s grasp is loosening on its eastern borders
On April 4, Iranian media reported a series of attacks by the Baluch separatist group Jaish al-Adl in Iran’s Sistan and Baluchistan Province. The militants claimed they targeted six regime outposts in the port city of Chabahar and the border town Rask, which are more than 100 miles apart. Gunmen targeted four government buildings in Chabahar, including the Islamic Revolutionary […]
Read more ›Iran seeks to make Afghanistan a strategic partner: Qomi
Iran’s ambassador and special representative for Afghanistan, Hasan Kazemi Qomi, has said that Tehran is seeking to make Afghanistan a strategic partner. Speaking at an event on water diplomacy between Iran and Afghanistan, Qomi said that Iran is seeking to step up its engagement with Afghanistan. He emphasized that creating gap between Iran and the current government in Afghanistan is […]
Read more ›What is ISIS-K, the group that allegedly carried out the Moscow concert hall attack?
The New Arab looks into who ISIS-K are and why they might have carried out the attack in Moscow that killed over 100 people. A branch of the Islamic State group (IS), which once controlled vast swathes of Iraq and Syria, has claimed responsibility for the deadly terror attack at a Moscow concert hall which took place on Friday.
Read more ›China’s Middle East diplomat meets Hamas’ Haniyeh in Qatar
China confirmed a meeting between a Foreign Ministry official and Hamas’ political chief Ismail Haniyeh in Doha as Beijing seeks a wider role in the region. China’s Foreign Ministry confirmed a meeting between Chinese diplomat Wang Kejian and the head of Hamas’ political bureau, Ismail Haniyeh, in Qatar over the weekend, in the first publicly acknowledged encounter between officials from […]
Read more ›Taliban set sights on Iranian port for access to international markets
The Muslim holy month of Ramadan, when the faithful fast from dawn to dusk, began at sunrise Tuesday in much of Asia, a day after many Muslims in the Middle East began their fasts. In the Muslim lunar calendar, months begin only when the new moon is sighted, which can lead to variations of a day or two. Middle Eastern […]
Read more ›The Russian-Chinese-Iranian Naval Drills Send An Important Message But Shouldn’t Be Exaggerated
A lot of well-intentioned folks look to influential members of the Alt-Media Community for guidance in understanding the complex processes associated with the global systemic transition, but these leading figures tend to exaggerate developments for clout, to push an ideology, and/or to solicit donations. The latest Russian-Chinese-Iranian naval drills are taking place this week near the Islamic Republic’s port of […]
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