What countries have normalised relations with Iran after Saudi detente? Tehran seems on track to restore relations with more countries after a groundbreaking agreement with Saudi Arabia. Al Jazeera · Sep 24, 2023
Plot for 30 simultaneous explosions in Tehran foiled, Iran says Ministry of Intelligence implicates ISIL but says operatives’ sophistication indicates potential connection with Israel. Al Jazeera · Sep 24, 2023
Women Reservation Bill: In 20 States & UTs less than 10% MLAs are female | Data The BJP government introduced the Women’s Reservation Bill in the new Parliament House, and it was passed by the Lok Sabha on September 20, 2023. The bill proposes to reserve one-third of the seats in the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies for women. However, it can only be implemented after… The Hindu · Sep 24, 2023
Who wants to rule the world? I will, says Joe Biden. No, it’ll be me, says Xi Jinping The US and China are building rival global coalitions as the UN stumbles. Tackling collective challenges will be harder in a fragmented world The Guardian - UK · Sep 23, 2023
Iran uses arrests and intimidation to stop families commemorating protesters' deaths Since September 16, Iranian authorities have been using arrests, death threats and direct attacks to prevent families from celebrating the anniversaries of the deaths of their loved ones killed during the "Woman, Life, Freedom" protests. The aim: to prevent these commemorations from giving rise to new anti-regime demonstrations throughout the… France 24 · Sep 23, 2023
Israel 'at the cusp' of historic agreement with Saudi Arabia, Netanyahu tells UN Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told the U.N. General Assembly on Friday that Israel is “at the cusp” of a historic breakthrough leading to a peace agreement with Saudi Arabia, without outlining a clear path over the significant obstacles facing such an accord. France 24 · Sep 22, 2023
India and the great power contest in West Asia The ‘Middle East Corridor’ opens another economic channel and India’s overall policy towards the West Asia region should stay anchored in this idea of multi-engagement The Hindu · Sep 22, 2023
Bahrain's Dictatorship Gets More Biden Administration Help The U.S.-Bahraini security pact is the first step towards a future U.S.-Saudi “mega-deal.” Critics say it violates the U.S. Constitution and aids torturers. Reason · Sep 22, 2023
Netanyahu: Iran’s Threat A Blessing As Israel Strengthens Ties With Arab States Israeli Prime Minister highlights the unintended positive consequences of the common threat posed by Iran Zenger · Sep 22, 2023
Palestinians must not have veto over Arab-Israel deals, Netanyahu tells UN Israeli prime minister’s speech focuses on push for formal relations with Saudi Arabia. Here’s all you need to know. Al Jazeera · Sep 22, 2023
Iranian activists across Europe are targets of threats and harassment Fifteen activists including in France, Germany and Spain believe Iranian regime behind campaign of repression The Guardian - UK · Sep 22, 2023
A year after Mahsa Amini's death, Iran's women continue their long fight for 'women, life, freedom' The killing of Mahsa (Jina) Amini in Iran a year ago ignited massive protests by Iranians against the Islamic regime. The Conversation · Sep 21, 2023
Tackling the pressure of a gold medal defence - Iran Kabaddi at the 2023 Asian Games Iran, which ended India kabaddi’s hegemony in the Asian Games, will look for an encore but will it be as straightforward this time around? The Hindu · Sep 21, 2023
Saudi Crown Prince Affirms Progress In Israel Talks, Dismisses Suspension Reports MBS emphasizes peace with Israel, calls for support from Biden administration, and addresses concerns over Iran Zenger · Sep 21, 2023
Fortune · Sep 21, 2023 Mohammed bin Salman to keep oil prices high to spur growth—'I’m trying to get Saudi Arabia back on the right track' The pragmatic crown prince wants to lure manufacturing to the country and more star athletes like Cristiano Ronaldo to the football league.
France 24 · Sep 21, 2023 US-Iran prisoner swap: A sign of better relations between the two countries? This week, five US citizens freed from prison in Iran were able to embrace their loved ones back home. Under the deal brokered by Qatar, five Iranians detained in the United States were also released. The agreement included the unfreezing of nearly $6 billion in Iranian assets. So is the…
The Conversation · Sep 21, 2023 Paying for hostages' release involves moral risks − a political philosopher explains Five Americans held as hostages by Iran have been returned to the United States following a political deal in which President Joe Biden agreed to unfreeze US$6 billion in Iranian funds held in South Korean banks in exchange for the prisoners.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 21, 2023 Crown prince confirms Saudi Arabia will seek nuclear arsenal if Iran develops one White House hopes to secure nuclear cooperation deal with Riyadh as Chinese influence grows in Middle East
Al Jazeera · Sep 21, 2023 Middle East Roundup: Kneeling before Tehran? Iran and US swap prisoners Moroccan girls at risk of exploitation, Libyan journalists coordinating on the ground; here’s the Middle East this week.
Al Jazeera · Sep 21, 2023 Qatar’s separate talks with Iran, US on drones, nuclear programme: Report The reported meetings took place this week in New York on the sidelines of the annual UN General Assembly.
The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2023 Iran's president says US should ease sanctions to demonstrate it wants to return to nuclear deal Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi says that relations with the United States can move forward if the Biden administration demonstrates it wants to return to the 2015 nuclear deal, and a first step should be easing sanctions
The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2023 MBS tells Fox News that Saudi Arabia is ‘closer every day’ to normalising relations with Israel Crown prince insisted that if Iran obtained a nuclear bomb then his country would also ‘have to get one’
The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2023 Saudi crown prince says in rare interview 'every day we get closer' to normalization with Israel Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman says in an interview with Fox News airing Wednesday that ongoing negotiations over Israel means the prospects of normalized relations between both countries “get closer” every day but that treatment of Palestinians is “very important.”
The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2023 Women in Iran face 10 years in jail for not wearing hijab UN describes draconian law passed by country’s parliament as ‘gender apartheid’
The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2023 Top US Air Force official in Mideast worried over possible Russia-Iran 'cooperation and collusion' Iran’s supplying of bomb-carrying drones to Russia could see Moscow help Tehran’s program become more lethal, raising risks across the wider Middle East