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Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomes Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in May 2018. Photo: Sputnik via Reuters/ Mikhail Klimentyev

European Union, Iran, Israel, Middle East, Russia, Syria, World

Putin to al-Assad: US, and Iran, will get out of Syria

by Asia Times staff May 19, 2018February 18, 2020

A government worker removes ISIS (Islamic State of Iraq and Syria) flags painted on to walls near Veteran Street in Surakarta City, Indonesia, in an attempt to discourage the promotion of the jihadist group in the region. Photo: AFP Forum/Agoes Rudianto

Afghanistan, AT Finance, Indonesia, Middle East, South Asia, Syria

Indonesia is Islamic State’s new frontline

by John McBeth May 17, 2018February 18, 2020

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi attend a session of the St Petersburg International Economic Forum on June 2, 2017. Photo: Reuters/Stanislav Krasilnikov/Tass/Host Photo Agency/Pool

Beijing, China, European Union, India, Iraq, Israel, Middle East, Northeast Asia, Pakistan, Russia, Shanghai, South Asia, Syria, World

India’s Russia conundrum: a question of balance

by Tenzin Topden May 16, 2018

An Iraqi supporter of the Sairun list celebrates with portraits of Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr, after results of Iraq's parliamentary election were announced in Baghdad on May 14, 2018. Photo: Reuters/Thaier al-Sudani

Iran, Iraq, Israel, Middle East, Russia, Syria, World

Iraq vote: Al-Sadr bloc’s strong showing deals blow to Iran

by Asia Times staff May 16, 2018February 18, 2020

Russian President Vladimir Putin with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Kremlin in Moscow on May 9, 2018. Photo: AFP/Sergei Ilnitsky

AT Finance, China, Cyprus, Egypt, France, India, Iran, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Middle East, Pakistan, Russia, South Asia, Syria, Turkey, Vietnam, World

The Russian-Israeli-Iranian conundrum in Syria

by M.K. Bhadrakumar May 15, 2018February 18, 2020

Police stand guard the site of a bomb blast at the Pentecost Church Central Surabaya, in East Java, Indonesia on May 13, 2018. Photo: Antara Foto via Reuters/Moch Asim

AT Finance, Indonesia, Iran, Middle East, Syria

ISIS ledakan gereja, Indonesia berkabung

by Asia Times staff May 14, 2018

Indian Muslims offer prayers on a Friday in Gurgaon, a suburb of Delhi, under police protection. Photo: Inder Singh Bisht

Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Iraq, Middle East, Pakistan, South Asia, Syria

Tension rising near Delhi over Muslims praying in open spaces

by Inder SIngh Bisht May 14, 2018February 18, 2020

FILE PHOTO: Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks live on television after casting his ballot in the Iranian presidential election in Tehran, Iran June 12, 2009. REUTERS/Caren Firouz/File Photo

European Union, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Lebanon, Middle East, Russia, Syria, World

Between a rock and a hard place while living in interesting times

by Norman A. Bailey May 14, 2018

Police stand guard the site of a bomb blast at the Pentecost Church Central Surabaya, in East Java, Indonesia on May 13, 2018. Photo: Antara Foto via Reuters/Moch Asim

AT Finance, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Middle East, Philippines, Syria, Turkey

Islamic State church bombings rip Indonesia

by John McBeth May 14, 2018February 18, 2020

A silhouetted Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army fighter against the rebel group's flag. Photo: Youtube

AT Finance, Australia, Bangladesh, France, Iraq, Malaysia, Middle East, Myanmar, Oceania, Pakistan, South Asia, Syria, World

The curious disappearance of Myanmar’s Rohingya rebels

by David Scott Mathieson May 13, 2018February 18, 2020

Photo: Anadolu Agency via AFP/Nataliy Zemboska

Israel, Middle East, Russia, Syria, World

Russia backs off delivery of S-300s to Syria after Israel PM’s Moscow trip

by Asia Times staff May 12, 2018February 18, 2020

Lebanon. Photo: iStock

AT Finance, Kuwait, Lebanon, Middle East, Philippines, Syria

Murder suspects will not be extradited to Kuwait

by Asia Times staff May 11, 2018February 18, 2020

Lebanese soldiers inspect remains of a surface to air missile that landed in the Lebanese village of Hebarieh, early on May 10, 2018. Photo: AF/Ali Dia

Iran, Israel, Middle East, Russia, Syria, United Kingdom, World

Netanyahu in Moscow: Israel, Russia cooperation grows

by Shaiel Ben-Ephraim May 11, 2018February 18, 2020

A group of mobile brigade policemen near an armored car at the Mobile Police Brigade headquarters in Depok, south of Jakarta. Photo: Reuters/Beawiharta

AT Finance, Indonesia, Iraq, Middle East, Syria

Five police, inmate dead in prison riot in Indonesia

by Asia Times staff May 11, 2018February 18, 2020

Missile fire is seen from Damascus, Syria on May 10, 2018. Photo: Reuters/ Omar Sanadiki

AT Finance, China, European Union, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Middle East, Russia, Syria, Vietnam, World

Missile attacks reflect changing strategic landscape

by Stephen Bryen May 11, 2018February 18, 2020

Photo: Reuters/Sergei Ilnitsky

Iran, Israel, Middle East, Russia, Syria, World

With a wink and nod to Russia, Israel says it struck all Iranian infrastructure in Syria

by Asia Times staff May 11, 2018February 18, 2020

Image: iStock

Afghanistan, Bahrain, China, European Union, India, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Lebanon, Middle East, North Korea, Northeast Asia, Pakistan, Russia, South Asia, Syria, United Kingdom, World

Trump, Iran and the lull before the storm

by Bilal Khan May 11, 2018

Israeli Prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a news conference at the Ministry of Defence in Tel Aviv, Israel, April 30. Photo: Reuters/Amir Cohen

Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Middle East, South Asia, Syria, World

World must unite to avoid disaster after US withdrawal from Iran deal

by Zamir Awan May 10, 2018

An Iron Dome anti-missile system can be seen near the Israeli side of the border with Syria in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights, Israel May 9, 2018. Photo: Reuters/Amir Cohen

Iran, Israel, Middle East, Syria

‘Massive confrontation’ reported between Israeli and Syrian forces near Golan Heights

by Asia Times staff May 10, 2018February 18, 2020

Armenia

Afghanistan, AT Finance, European Union, Iran, Iraq, Middle East, Northeast Asia, Russia, South Asia, Syria, Turkey, World

A color revolution in the Caucasus puts Russia in a dilemma

by M.K. Bhadrakumar May 9, 2018February 18, 2020

A boxing match. Confrontation between the USA and Turkey. Turkish and American national flags on Boxing gloves. Sports competition between the two countries. Concept of the foreign policy conflict. Photo: iStock

China, Egypt, European Union, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Middle East, Northeast Asia, Russia, Syria, Turkey, World

Russian arms deal sours US-Turkey relations

by Nicos Panayiotides May 9, 2018May 9, 2018

US America lunch ICBM missile for nuclear bomb test illustration concept. Photo: iStock

France, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Middle East, North Korea, Northeast Asia, Syria, United Kingdom, World

Denuclearization means the United States, too

by Jeffrey D. Sachs May 9, 2018

An Israeli air force F-15 fighter jet. Photo: Reuters/Amir Cohen

Iran, Israel, Middle East, Syria

Israel conducts airstrike west of Damascus: Report

by Asia Times staff May 9, 2018February 18, 2020

A test of Israel's David Sling's missile defence system, a medium-range interceptor, developed with United States backing. Photo: Israel Defense Ministry via AFP

Iran, Israel, Lebanon, Middle East, Syria, World

An Israel-Iran war is unlikely – for the time being

by David P. Goldman May 8, 2018February 18, 2020

Betel leaves cover the face of 11-month-old Rohingya refugee Abdul Aziz whose wrapped body lay in his family shelter after he died battling high fever and severe cough at the Balukhali refugee camp near Cox's Bazar in Bangladesh on Dec 4, 2017. Photo: Reuters/ Damir Sagolj

AT Finance, Bangladesh, Iran, Middle East, Myanmar, South Asia, Syria, World

OIC team to push for ‘action against Myanmar on Rohingya crimes’

by Faisal Mahmud May 8, 2018February 18, 2020

A man gestures as he drives a car with the picture of Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah on it, on election day in Bint Jbeil in southern Lebanon on Sunday. Photo: Reuters/Aziz Taher

Iran, Israel, Lebanon, Middle East, Syria

Hezbollah in shock election win, gets control of Lebanese parliament

by Sami Moubayed May 7, 2018February 18, 2020

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, center, says a prayer during the funeral ceremony of Fadi al-Batsh, the Palestinian Hamas engineer who was killed by unknown assailants in Kuala Lumpur, at Great Omari Mosque, at Jabalia Refugee Camp, before burying him at the Martyrs Cemetery in Gaza City on April 26. Al-Batsh was gunned down near his home in the Malaysian capital by two gunmen who fled the scene. Photo: Ismail Haniyeh's press office/ handout/ Anadolu Agency via AFP

AT Finance, Egypt, Iran, Israel, Japan, Malaysia, Middle East, North Korea, Northeast Asia, Syria, Thailand

Al Batsh hit may shine light on North Korean tie-up with Hamas

by Peter J. Brown May 7, 2018February 18, 2020

Russian President Vladimir Putin (center) inspects the road section of the road-and-rail Crimean Bridge over the Kerch Strait on March 14, 2018. Photo: AFP / Yuri Kochetkov

China, Iran, Middle East, Northeast Asia, Russia, Shanghai, Syria, Turkey, World

Popular Putin prepares for Cold War 2.0

by Pepe Escobar May 4, 2018February 18, 2020

The covers of silos housing ground-based interceptor missiles at the Fort Greely missile defense complex in Fort Greely, Alaska, on April 26, 2018. Photo: Reuters/Mark Meyer

China, Iran, Israel, Middle East, North Korea, Northeast Asia, Russia, Syria, World

Why is America still stuck with token missile defense?

by Angelo M Codevilla May 3, 2018February 18, 2020

Map ofPakistan: iStock

Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Israel, Middle East, Pakistan, South Asia, Syria, World

American conspiracies and the Pashtun Spring

by Bilal Khan May 3, 2018May 3, 2018