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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‘Knowing we’re mortal gives us purpose’: Nobel laureate Venki Ramakrishnan on his new book
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Start the week with a film: Why ‘Manjummel Boys’ was a blockbuster
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The BJP wants an Opposition-free Gujarat. But some are putting up a fight
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Ramachandra Guha: How Narendra Modi has undermined the practice of science in India
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‘No Muslim can win, now or in the future’: In Assam’s Barpeta, delimitation fears confirmed
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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: This man fused hip-hop with Bharatnatyam to dance to Shakira’s ‘Hips Don’t Lie’
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Watch: Comedian hilariously mimics different types of announcements at railway stations
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Eco India: A new buzzword for a protein rich animal feed: Insect farming
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Eco India, Episode 259: How future-proof innovations can revolutionize the way we protect nature
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Video: What will it take to bring back peace to Manipur?
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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: Why ‘Manjummel Boys’ was a blockbuster
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How actor Shahana Goswami flies under the radar and above the competition
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‘Presumed Innocent’ trailer: Jake Gyllenhaal plays a lawyer accused of murdering his lover
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‘Lampan’ trailer: Marathi series is based on Prakash Narayan Sant’s stories
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Watch: ‘Murder in Mahim’ series is based on Jerry Pinto’s crime novel
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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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Olympics, Athletics: India’s men’s and women’s 4x400m relay teams make the cut for Paris Games 2024
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IPL 2024: Kolkata Knight Riders move to the top spot after comfortable win over Lucknow Super Giants
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IPL 2024: Ravindra Jadeja stars with all-round performance in Chennai’s win over Punjab
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Women’s T20 World Cup: India to face Pakistan on October 6 as ICC announce tournament schedule
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24 final: Mumbai City beat Mohun Bagan Super Giant for second Cup title