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Israel’s Drones, Russia’s Double Game, and the Far-Right ‘Anti-Terror’ Axis Fueling Global Repression

In the latest escalation between India and Pakistan, Israeli-made loitering munitions—specifically Harop ‘kamikaze’ drones—have taken centre stage. These drones, designed to loiter and strike targets with surgical precision, were deployed by India against Pakistan, supposedly in retaliation for a deadly attack on Hindu pilgrims in Indian-occupied Kashmir, although their victims have predominantly been civilians in Pakistan. Pakistani authorities have reportedly shot down at least 25 of the Indian drones so far.

Russian Offer of Help in "Stabilizing" Syria Rings Hollow After a Decade of Destruction

May 07, 2025

Russia’s ambassador to Turkey, Alexei Yerkhov, on Tuesday offered his country’s help in stabilizing Syria, warning that the country’s unity is under growing threat. Speaking to Turkish media, Yerkhov pointed to worsening sectarian tensions, infrastructure collapse, and expanding Israeli control in the south, adding: “It is clear that the country is experiencing internal divisions, with the potential for these divisions to worsen.”

How Putin was Expelled From Syria

Syria's new leadership has said it will not extend the contract with Russia for the naval base in Tartus. The fate of the nearby Hmeimim air base is likely to be the same. Thus, the 54-year history of a permanent Soviet, and later Russian, presence is coming to an inglorious end.

First Among Satans: Why is America hated more than Russia and China in the Middle East?

By Kareem Shaheen, Newlines

One of the most enduring images of my teenage years is that of Mohammad al-Durrah.

Assad’s desperate attempt to revive reputation destined to fail

Jan 08, 2021

By Dr. Dania Koleilat Khatib, Arab News

Many people adopt new year’s resolutions. They usually involve quitting smoking, losing weight, spending more time with family or just being more positive. However, for Bashar Assad, his resolution seems to be to rebrand himself as a man of peace.

HNC Member: Russians and Iranians are Occupiers

Commander Abu Bakr, a member of the High Negotiations committee, has described the Russian and Iranian forces in Syria as occupiers since they are the guarantors of the Syrian regime in the Eastern Ghouta area.

Abu Bakr tweeted “Russians and Iranians are guarantors and in besieging Ghouta are continuing, and as half a million starve and the children die of starvation. What guarantee do you speak [of]?"