A Future Without Hezbollah A t the end of September , when Israel’s campaign to destroy Hezbollah was reaching its height, I met one of the group’s supporters in a seaside café in western Beir... (photo: AP / Hassan Ammar) The Atlantic Hezbollah Israel Lebanon Photos |
The nations on the brink of going nuclear Following Israel’s October 26, 2024, attack on Iranian energy facilities, Iran vowed to respond with “all available tools,” sparking fears it could soon produce a n... (photo: Creative Commons / Hamed Saber) Asiatimes Iran Israel Middle East Photos |
Saudi to host meeting of new group pushing for Palestinian state Saudi Arabia is on Wednesday expected to open the first meeting of a new "international alliance" to press for the establishment of a Palestinian state, state media said.... (photo: UN / Rick Bajornas) Naharnet European Palestinian state Photos Saudi Arabia Wikipedia: Saudi Arabia |
BRICS+ wants new world order sans shared values or identity The last two summits of BRICS countries have raised questions about the coalition’s identity and purpose. This began to come into focus at the summit hosted by South Af... (photo: Creative Commons) Asiatimes BRICS China Photos Russia |
Democracy dies in their wallets: Here's what happens when oligarchs buy the news Do not obey in advance. Most of the power of authoritarianism is freely given. In times like these, individuals think ahead about what a repressive government will want, ... (photo: Creative Commons / Daniel X. O'Neil https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/deed.en) Raw Story Democracy Photos Politics United States |
Smaller Majorities Say Crime In U.S. Is Serious, Increasing WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Americans’ perceptions of crime in the U.S. have improved, with the percentage saying national crime has increased over the past year falling by... (photo: AP / Kevin Hagen) Gallup Crime Photos United States |