West Asia Politics
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Despite the spasms of violence in West Asia, all sides want to avoid escalation
Israel is apprehensive about conflict on multiple fronts.
Eyal Mayroz, The Conversation
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Qatar has made peace with its Gulf neighbours. But will this bonhomie last?
Underlying issues which led to the three-year dispute have not been resolved.
Mustafa Menshawy, The Conversation
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Saudi Arabia to reopen air, land, sea borders with Qatar, ending years-long blockade
The development came a day before Saudi Arabia is expected to host a yearly summit of Persian Gulf states.
Scroll Staff
Trending
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Harsh Mander: The dark clouds of 1935 Nuremberg have gathered over Indian skies
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Modi pulled bahujan voters to the BJP. Many are now drifting away
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Payal Kapadia’s Cannes Grand Prix shows why free expression is vital for FTII and other institutions
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‘All We Imagine As Light’ review: A poetic exploration of love and dreams
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Opinion: Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak and the democratic politics of pronunciation
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Turkey’s economic woes have weakened Erdogan’s iron grip over the country
The nation’s aggressive and costly ambitions to emerge as a regional power appear to be backfiring.
Balki Begumhan Bayhan, The Conversation
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Will other Gulf states follow the Emirati lead in making peace with Israel?
Netanyah became one of only three Israeli leaders to have brokered an agreement with an Arab state.
Simon Mabon, The Conversation
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Donald Trump’s ‘peace plan’ has killed Palestine’s hope for a two-state solution with Israel
What Trump called ‘the deal of the century’ will do nothing to bring peace and stability to the region.
Tony Walker, The Conversation
Video
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Watch: ‘The Garfield Movie’ screened specially for cats and their owners in Dubai cinema hall
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Cyclone Remal: Scenes of damage as heavy rain and storms batter parts of Bangladesh and West Bengal
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Watch: When the ‘All We Imagine As Light’ team danced on the red carpet before the Cannes screening
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Eco India: Is traditional building the path to eco-harmony in the Himalayas?
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Eco India, Episode 261: Can ancient know-how revive sustainable mountain ecosystems?
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Rockets hit Iraqi airbase holding US troops, four soldiers injured
Americans were not injured as most of them had already been evacuated, according to the report.
Scroll Staff
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Iran designates all US forces terrorists after assassination of Soleimani
Meanwhile, the Pentagon ruled out any possibilities of the US attacking cultural sites in Iran.
Scroll Staff
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Soleimani killing: US should stop abusing force and open dialogue, China tells Iran
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi made the remarks during a phone conversation with his Iranian counterpart Javad Zarif.
Scroll Staff
The Reel
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Start the week with a film: In ‘Io Capitano’, a gripping tale of flight and fight
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The miraculous resurrection of Nirad Mohapatra’s Odia classic ‘Maya Miriga’
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Payal Kapadia’s Cannes Grand Prix shows why free expression is vital for FTII and other institutions
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Cannes Film Festival: Payal Kapadia is first Indian to win Grand Prix for ‘All We Imagine As Light’
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Watch: A young man is possessed by an obsessive spirit in ‘Munjya’
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Trump’s decision to withdraw troops from Syria could start a new power play in West Asia
The removal of US forces from North East Syria opens the door for a Turkish offensive against Kurdish fighters.
Tony Walker, The Conversation
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The Israeli election didn’t deliver a clear winner. What does it mean for West Asia?
There is a lot at stake for Benjamin Netanyahu, Benny Gantz – and for Palestine.
Martin Beck, The Conversation
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Lebanon border strikes are politically beneficial for both Israel and Iran
No matter the rhetoric, Tehran doesn’t have an appetite for a direct military confrontation with Israel.
Abdulaziz Alghashian, The Conversation
The Field
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Boxing, World Olympic Qualifier: Ankushita Boro advances into second round; Abhimanyu Loura exits
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IPL 2024: Virat Kohli’s sweep to the million dollar babies – Here’s a look at the season’s takeaways
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Tennis, French Open: ‘My body isn’t what it was’ – Andy Murray as his Roland Garrors career ends
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Watch, IPL 2024: Kolkata Knight Riders’ celebrate after winning their third title
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Tennis, French Open: Naomi Osaka, Carlos Alcaraz advance; Andy Murray exits in opening round