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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Delhi HC denies bail to Manish Sisodia in liquor policy case, says allegations are ‘very serious’
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Readers’ comments: Freedom to choose religion is constitutional, but does not include missionaries
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Reading list for young readers: The 12 books shortlisted for the 2023 Neev Book Awards
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IPL 2023, list of award winners: Shubman Gill gets MVP, Orange Cap; Mohammed Shami wins Purple Cap
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IPL 2023: After CSK’s fifth title, reactions of MS Dhoni, Stephen Fleming, Ambati Rayudu and more
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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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From discarded tents to oxygen tanks: Alarming video reveals garbage pile up at Mt Everest campsite
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Watch: Post-midnight celebrations by CSK fans across India as team wins fifth IPL title
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Watch: Actor Tiger Shroff shows off singing skills with a rendition of ‘Maan Meri Jaan (Afterlife)’
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Watch: Music band Foo Fighters joined by late drummer Taylor Hawkins’s son on the drums
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Watch: ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ cast appears on London Comic Con stage through live holograms
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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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‘Chitrakut’ review: A wandering tour of complicated relationships
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Start the week with a film: The documentary ‘Tina’ is a tribute to an irrepressible spirit
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‘Citadel’ review: Secrets, lies and banality
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‘City of Dreams’ season 3 review: Political drama is running out of ways to deliver the shocks
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‘Jogira Sara Ra Ra’ review: Funny in bits and bobs
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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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Watch: Winning moments as Chennai Super Kings clinch IPL 2023 title to become five-time champs
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Watch, French Open 2023: Carlos Alcaraz plays superb around-the-net shot in first-round win
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IPL 2023: After CSK’s fifth title, reactions of MS Dhoni, Stephen Fleming, Ambati Rayudu and more
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IPL 2023, list of award winners: Shubman Gill gets MVP, Orange Cap; Mohammed Shami wins Purple Cap
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Sports world daily: Djokovic, Alcaraz into French Open second round; Spalletti leaves Napoli