Amid reports of more wins for Zelensky's forces in Belgorod, Putin may yet regret invading his neighbour's land. The change in fortunes shows how Kyiv kept its elite combat troops ready to strike.
The actor-turned-president's term ends on 20 May and new elections will not take place, prompting questions—especially in Russia—about the legitimacy of Zelensky continuing in office
Both Moscow and Kyiv have several moves left to alter the war's outcome. The ability to do so largely depends on the commitment of resources and the will to fight.
The willingness of the Ukrainians to strike targets inside Russia represents a significant challenge for Putin, who claimed the war on Ukraine was to 'secure Russia's borders'
With diplomatic channels open with the three major power centres—the US, Russia, and China—Saudi Arabia continues to navigate a delicate balance between economic pragmatism and security imperatives
Al Majalla interviewed the SDF commander who shared his thinking prior to the landmark decision, which also guarantees constitutional rights for Syrian Kurds
The comedian-turned-wartime president became an international celebrity after Russia's invasion when most of the world stood by his side. But things look very different today with Trump in office.
The latest attack by former regime loyalists—the worst spate of violence since Assad's fall—could ignite sectarian tensions and possibly even derail government efforts to restore stability to Syria
The documentary about Israel's crimes in the West Bank deserves praise, yet the discourse around the film remains far removed from the heart of the issue: the illegal and immoral military occupation