12 March 2025

Turkish expert: The US and Russia appear to be repeating a Yalta-style strategy – INTERVIEW

The ongoing crisis in Syria has once again escalated, drawing in regional and global powers with conflicting interests. With tensions rising and the balance of power shifting, questions arise about the future of Syria’s territorial integrity, the role of external actors, and the possibility of a large-scale intervention by Türkiye.
U.S.-Ukraine talks in Jeddah: Key outcomes and implications - COMMENT
Alexander Rahr: Zelensky will soon leave as U.S. support wanes
EU hits back at Trump tariffs and warns against trade war

In Brussels, it was just after 06:00 on Wednesday, while in Washington DC, it was midnight when President Donald Trump's 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum took effect on major US trading partners.
Russia seizes dual-use goods transits from China

Russia has been seizing dual-use goods from China that are passing through the country, prompting companies to look for alternative routes that completely bypass Russia.
Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, and UAE mull Arab support for Palestinians
India conducts successful test of Astra air-to-air missile

India's indigenously-built Tejas light combat aircraft successfully test-fired the homegrown air-to-air missile Astra on Wednesday.
Egypt and Qatar hold talks on stabilizing Gaza ceasefire

Egypt and Qatar held talks on Wednesday to discuss efforts to stabilize the Gaza ceasefire and a prisoner exchange agreement between Hamas and Israel.
Albanian President arrives in Azerbaijan for working visit

Bajram Begaj, the President of the Republic of Albania, has arrived in Azerbaijan for a working visit to participate in the 12th Global Baku Forum.
Lebanon's finance minister confident of new IMF deal for economy

Lebanon's Finance Minister Yassine Jaber announced on Wednesday that a new deal would be established between his country and the International Monetary Fund, according to a statement issued by the finance ministry following a meeting with a visiting IMF delegation.