16 October 2024

US arms dealers witness 'record profits' from Israel's year-long genocide in Gaza, war on Lebanon

The US and Israel's ongoing military escalation across West Asia has helped the aerospace and defence industry outperform expectations.

25 July 2024

Palestinian factions agree to ‘national unity’ govt following China talks

The agreement follows a Knesset decision totally rejecting Palestinian statehood, and comes as ceasefire efforts remain stalled due to Israel’s position on continuing the war.

21 May 2024

ICC applies for arrest warrants against Netanyahu, Sinwar

The ICC chief prosecutor accused Israeli and Hamas leaders of war crimes while repeating false claims against Hamas and downplaying Israeli violence against Palestinians, writes The Cradle news desk.

7 October 2023

Israel's shadowy nuclear weapons program must be subjected to IAEA safeguards: Qatar

Tel Aviv is estimated to have up to 400 nuclear warheads in its arsenal, making it the sole possessor of non-conventional arms in West Asia.

28 February 2023

British company found liable for Beirut Port blast

Savaro Ltd, a shell company reportedly operated by Ukrainian businesspeople, has been found responsible for the damages caused to over 200 victims.

26 February 2023

Yemeni officials assess damage to ancient sites bombed by Saudi-led coalition

The Saudi-led coalition and its allies on the ground have been accused of systematically targeting Yemens cultural heritage through indiscriminate strikes and looting campaigns.

10 January 2023

Chinese companies sign oil extraction deal with Taliban government

On 5 January, the Taliban-led government of Afghanistan signed a contract with Chinese companies Xinjiang Central Asia Petroleum and Gas Co. (CAPEIC) to extract oil from the nations northern provinces.