US Carries Out Airstrikes Ordered by Biden Against ‘Iranian-Backed’ Groups in Eastern Syria

The airstrikes come after a series of recent rocket attacks that occured in Iraq and targeted US assets. While the US said it is still investigating the attacks, State Department said that rockets used in the attacks were “Iranian-made” and “Iranian-supplied”. … Read More >US Carries Out Airstrikes Ordered by Biden Against ‘Iranian-Backed’ Groups in Eastern Syria

India, Pakistan Agree to Stop Cross-Border Fire in Kashmir After 2 Record Years of Violations

The two countries had been accusing each other of a record number of ceasefire violations since the Narendra Modi government revoked Jammu and Kashmir’s temporary special status in August 2019. However, several surprise statements were made from Pakistan’s establishment earlier this month, indicating thaw in bitterness over the Kashmir dispute. … Read More >India, Pakistan Agree to Stop Cross-Border Fire in Kashmir After 2 Record Years of Violations

India Seeks Immunogenicity, Safety Data for Russian Sputnik V Vaccine Review, Reports Say

India’s Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation, which is reviewing an emergency use authorization application for the Russian vaccine Sputnik V, has requested Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, the Indian manufacturer of the shots, to provide additional immunogenicity and safety data, the PTI news agency reported, citing a source. … Read More >India Seeks Immunogenicity, Safety Data for Russian Sputnik V Vaccine Review, Reports Say

North Korea’s Kim Appoints New Navy, Air Force Chiefs in ‘Generation Shift’ in Army

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has called for tougher discipline within the army and appointed new chiefs of the navy and the air force as he chaired an enlarged meeting of the central military commission, state media reported on Thursday. … Read More >North Korea’s Kim Appoints New Navy, Air Force Chiefs in ‘Generation Shift’ in Army

Benny Gantz: Iranian Deal Should Include Nukes, ‘Oversight’, Tehran’s Activities in Region

Israel is a fierce opponent to the possible reconstruction of Iran’s 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), which it considers not strict enough, and is reportedly contemplating taking part in the negotiation process, presenting its own demands, particularly related to Iran’s ballistic missile programme and alleged support for Hezbollah. … Read More >Benny Gantz: Iranian Deal Should Include Nukes, ‘Oversight’, Tehran’s Activities in Region

‘Top Secret’ Saudi Documents Reveal Khashoggi Killers Used Jets Owned by Crown Prince, Report Claims

Saudi-born Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi was killed and dismembered in 2018 in the Saudi embassy in the Turkish capital city of Istanbul. After facing accusations of being involved in the journalist’s murder, Riyadh sentenced eight suspects in 2019. … Read More >‘Top Secret’ Saudi Documents Reveal Khashoggi Killers Used Jets Owned by Crown Prince, Report Claims