Category: Politics

Despite Threats of “Your car will be confiscated,” Iranian Women Disregard Hijab Law
- By Salma Hossein
- . June 12, 2023
Women in Iran are resisting renewed efforts by the government to use technology to impose the mandatory dress code, which has been the subject of

Iraq’s political factions start voting on the 2023 budget
- By Raven Ruma
- . June 9, 2023
On Thursday, the Iraqi parliament started voting on the 2023 budget amid deep disagreements over the semi-autonomous Kurdish Region’s share and financial obligations. Also Read

The Rise of China in Central Asia: Implications for Regional Dynamics and Kazakhstan
- By Alaina
- . June 9, 2023
The growing economic influence of China in Central Asia, particularly in Kazakhstan, is altering the region’s economic environment. The strengthening of connections between China and

Navigating a Complex World: New Zealand Seeks Like-Minded Partners in the Asia Pacific Region
- By Sulaiman
- . June 8, 2023
Nanaia Mahuta, the foreign minister of New Zealand, emphasised the value of allies who share similar goals as one navigates the increasingly complex Asia Pacific

US and Ukraine Join Forces in Counteroffensive Against Russian Incursions
- By Sulaiman
- . June 7, 2023
The United States and Ukraine have launched a combined counteroffensive aimed at resisting Russian invasions and regaining regions lost to Russia. This combined endeavor represents

Kuwaiti Voters Go to the Polls Amid Political Gridlock and Waning Optimism
- By Roshan Amiri
- . June 7, 2023
Kuwait, the only Gulf Arab country with a democratically elected assembly, witnessed its citizens casting their ballots for the third time in as many years.

Lebanon’s Disparate Opposition Nominates IMF Official Jihad Azour for Presidency, Challenging Hezbollah-Backed Candidate
- By Raven Ruma
- . June 5, 2023
Lebanon’s political landscape has been marked by deep divisions and power struggles, particularly exacerbated by the country’s ongoing economic crisis. In a surprising move, the

Sudan Conflict Reaches Alarming New Heights, Deepening Humanitarian Crisis
- By Hashim Sheikh
- . June 5, 2023
The conflict in Sudan has entered its deadliest phase, exacerbating concerns about the already dire humanitarian crisis and escalating violence in the region. As fighting

Tunisian president proposes taxing the wealthiest
- By Roshan Amiri
- . June 3, 2023
The President of Tunisia, Kais Saied, has proposed the idea of taxing the country’s wealthiest people in order to avoid the “diktats” of the International

Turkey to Sweden: Fulfill anti-terrorism commitments to join NATO
- By Hashim Sheikh
- . June 2, 2023
Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkey, called on Sweden to fulfil its commitments regarding the fight against terrorism to start the ratification