The International Court of Arbitration ruled that Turkey cannot export Iraqi Kurdistan’s oil, a win boosting Baghdad stance against Erbil. Alwaght- After years of dispute between the Iraqi central government and Iraq’s Kurdistan region over the latter’s oil sales and Turkish exports of i ...
Azerbaijani government shows no signs of intention for de-escalation with Iran as it deepens ties to Tehran’s archenemy Tel Aviv. Alwaght- While the Islamic Republic of Iran is gently trying to persuade neighboring Azerbaijan to deescalate tensions with Tehran, Baku officials press ahead with their ...
The Syrian Kurdish groups are afraid of marginalization should they keep alliance with the US amid regional re-embracement of Damascus. Alwaght- In addition to ending seven years of tensions, the Iranian-Saudi détente agreement brought about positive regional effects, with its obvious signs o ...
Indian government is arming village militias to combat pro-independence fighters in the disputed Himalayan Muslim-majority region, according to a report. Indian government is arming village militias to combat pro-independence fighters in the disputed Himalayan Muslim-majority region, according to a ...
The Kurds remain the fate-maker in the elections as they are still unclear who to predominantly support in Turkish election. Alwaght- Turkey is set to hold its presidential elections on May 14. Four candidates are running for the post but the main rivalry would be between the current President Recep ...
The Uzbek president conducted a referendum that allows him to rule longer, though he argues constitution changes serve public interests. Alwaght- Uzbekistan held a constitutional reform referendum on Sunday and millions turned out to have their say on the upcoming changes. The Central Election Commi ...
The Israeli leaders and military commanders know well that the force can make surprises in possible war. Alwaght- While over the past months the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other cabinet hardliners have been threatening to wage a war on the northern front, the Lebanese Hezbollah&rs ...
The 2019 move heralded a slew of policies by the ruling BJP government to tighten New Delhi’s grip over the disputed region. Saturday marks four years of India scrapping the special status of Indian-administered Kashmir, New Delhi’s most far-reaching move against the disputed region in seven d ...
Beijing has condemned a visit to the US by Taiwan’s “separatist” Vice President William Lai, vowing to take “resolute and vigorous” steps to defend the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. Alwaght- Beijing has condemned a visit to the US by Taiwan's “separatist” Vice Pres ...
Pakistan’s efforts to invest in the Peace Pipeline signal a significant change in the region’s energy dynamics Pakistan's efforts to invest in the Peace Pipeline not only bring hope to millions of Pakistani households but also signal a significant change in the region's energy dynamics, offe ...