At Yerevan’s request and in a way consistent with Moscow’s withdrawal of its so-called “peacekeepers” from Azerbaijani territory, the Russian government has removed Russian border guards from the Armenian-Azerbaijani frontier but not from Armenia’s borders with Iran and Turkey, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov says. Russia has maintained border posts in …

On 13 April 2024, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched an aerial attack on Israel involving over 300 drones, cruise and ballistic missiles. Israel and its Western allies including the United States, the United Kingdom, France and neighbouring Jordan were able to organise a coordinated defence using fighter jets, …

In a surprising turn of events, the Turkish economy has delivered a significant blow to its Israeli counterpart, sending shockwaves through the region and global markets. The escalating tensions between the two nations fueled by political and diplomatic disputes have now manifested in the economic realm with far-reaching consequences. Deteriorating …

Capitalism operates as a system that many argue is akin to a criminal enterprise, one that exploits both labour and nature in pursuit of ever-increasing profits. This economic model thrives on a hierarchical structure, resembling a pyramid, where those at the top reap the most benefits while those at the …

The concept of identity, as a reflection of one’s own self as an individual, is intricately intertwined with various factors such as birth, sex, and a myriad of social, political, cultural, and economic determinants. These determinants, ranging from class and race to region, religion, gender, and nationality, wield significant influence …

Vladimir Putin’s new decree goes far beyond Stalin in defending all Russian actions against non-Russians past and present and in insisting that non-Russians must have as their heroes not those who allied themselves with Russians but only those who abjectly subordinated themselves to Russian leadership, Kharun (Vadim) Sidorov says. As …

This past week Hezbollah claimed responsibility for 46 attacks on military and civilian targets in northern Israel. In two of the attacks, three IDF soldiers were killed. Following the beginning of the IDF operation in Rafah, Hezbollah escalated its attacks, including the use of heavy Burkan rockets (whose warheads weigh …

At the 12th International Meeting of High-Level Officials of Security Issues held in St. Petersburg, Major General Ali Mamlouk, National Security Advisor at the General Secretariat of the Presidency of the Syrian Republic, emphasized the critical role of national identity and values in safeguarding countries from external threats and maintaining …

According to statements provided to Athr Press by multiple tourist agencies in Beirut, the issuance and renewal of temporary personal residencies for Syrians, under sponsorship, have been halted Numerous Syrians residing in Lebanon and various tourist agencies have corroborated reports that temporary residences, commonly known as personal sponsorships for Syrians …

Residents of the governorates are voicing grievances, particularly regarding the exorbitant pricing of bread, according to the Eye of Euphrates Network. The dire living conditions and soaring prices in eastern Deir-ez-Zor have reached critical levels, exacerbated by apparent deliberate cuts in essential services, including healthcare, education, and public utilities, coupled …