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Russian Response to NATO Expansion in Ukraine

Brecht Jonkers

Dhu al-Qa'dah 01, 14432022-06-01

Russia was left with no choice but to take strong action in Ukraine to prevent its becoming a NATO member, and to end the genocide of Russian-speaking people in the Donbass region. Moscow will not allow NATO troops on its borders, period!

The Great Exodus

Khadijah Ali

Dhu al-Qa'dah 01, 14432022-06-01

Israel is supposed to be the state for all Jewish people while America is supposedly the land of opportunity where everyone chases the American dream. Neither Israel nor America seems to live up to their contrived image. There is an exodus of people from both, debunking their myths.

Hunger And Starvation Threaten Millions of People Worldwide

Tahir Mahmoud

Dhu al-Qa'dah 01, 14432022-06-01

With nearly 1.2 billion people already facing hunger and starvation, the conflict in Ukraine has created food insecurity for hundreds of millions of other people. This is because both Ukraine and Russia are grain producing countries. The war has disrupted shipment of grain

Massive Rallies in Support of Imran Khan Reflect Pakistan’s New Reality

Zafar Bangash

Ramadan 30, 14432022-05-01

Despite his ouster from power, former prime minister Imran Khan continues to attract very large numbers of people to his rallies that support his call for true independence, free from American interference and the corrupt practices of various mafias in Pakistan.

Qur’an-burning Episodes Reflect anti-Islam Animus of Western Politicians

Khadijah Ali

Ramadan 30, 14432022-05-01

The hatred of western politicians toward Islam and Muslims is reflected in their sacrilegious acts of Qur’an-burning. While such acts arouse the Muslims’ deep anguish, deep down they represent the pathetic intolerant state of western politics.

Russia on way to Achieving Its Objectives in Ukraine

Waseem Shehzad

Ramadan 30, 14432022-05-01

Russia’s “special military operations” in Ukraine appear to be on track to achieve their objectives. The flooding of weapons and mercenaries into Ukraine seem not to have made much of a difference. America’s belligerent policy has also exposed cracks in the NATO alliance.

Why Qom Pulled It Off, But the Kremlin Couldn’t

Tahir Mustafa

Ramadan 30, 14432022-05-01

The ulama in Iran have managed to achieve remarkable success in managing their foreign policy while the Kremlin has failed despite being familiar with international politics for far longer than the men with turbans.

Can Yemen’s Fragile Ceasefire Hold?

Kevin Barrett

Ramadan 30, 14432022-05-01

While a fragile ceasefire, brokered by the UN has gone into effect in Yemen, will it last is the big question on everyone’s mind.

US sanctions on Afghanistan will Starve 97% of Its Population

Zia Sarhadi

Ramadan 30, 14432022-05-01

It is interesting to note so much breast-beating for the plight of Ukrainians facing Russia’s military onslaught, but the same western do-gooders are actively pursuing a policy to starve the poor people of Afghanistan. The UN says, 97% of its population could face starvation. This is a crime against humanity

Islamophobia, the Last Respectable Form of Racism in the World!

Khadijah Ali

Sha'ban 29, 14432022-04-01

When the resolution to declare March 15 as the UN day to condemn Islamophobia was presented in the General Assembly, France, the EU and India opposed it. They advanced the argument that one religion should not be singled out for protection. The evil trio are in the forefront of fomenting Islamophobia.

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Report Confirms Israeli Apartheid

Ayman Ahmed

Sha'ban 29, 14432022-04-01

Another report, this one by the UN Special Rapporteur on Palestine confirms yet again that zionist Israel is an apartheid state. Its horrific crimes against Palestinians are methodically documented to expose the brutal nature of the zionist regime.

Macron Plays the Anti-Muslim Card to Win Presidential Election

Waseem Shehzad

Sha'ban 29, 14432022-04-01

France will hold presidential elections on April 10. Facing a stiff challenge from racists and bigots, Emmanuel Macron has decided to join them to win over some of their supporters in his anti-Islam crusade. Macron confirms yet again that France is a racist country and he is promoting Islamophobia by his policies.

The Depressing State of Politics in Pakistan

Zafar Bangash

Sha'ban 29, 14432022-04-01

Politics is a dirty game but in Pakistan, politicians are in a class of their own. With no ideological commitment, they are in politics to make money and are willing to sell themselves for a shoulder of mutton. This is what is underway at present in an attempt to oust Prime Minister Imran Khan.

How Long can MbS Continue to Play Hardball with Biden?

Yusuf Dhia-Allah

Sha'ban 29, 14432022-04-01

Saudi Arabia’s de facto ruler Mohammad bin Salman (MbS) refused to take a phone call from US President Joe Biden because he has called him a “pariah”. Biden wants the Saudis and Emiratis to increase oil production because of sanctions on Russian oil and gas. How long can MbS hold out against Biden?

Hijab-clad Women Confront Western-inspired Attacks on their Attire of Modesty

Salina Khan

Sha'ban 29, 14432022-04-01

Westoxicated women in Pakistan have been holding ‘Aurat March’ (Women’s March) since 2018. While some of their demands are legitimate, others are extremely offensive like “my body, my choice”. This goes against the ethos of the vast majority of people. This year, however, hijab-clad women challenged this offensive narrative.

Moscow Ran out of Patience with US Belligerence in Ukraine

Brecht Jonkers

Sha'ban 29, 14432022-04-01

The US-led NATO kept pushing its eastward expansion until Russian President Vladimir Putin ran out of patience. He has shown that he will not tolerate NATO forces and weapons on his border in Ukraine and insists on making Ukraine a “neutral” country a la Finland. He seems to be nearing his objectives.

High Oil and Bread Prices Compound Egypt’s Financial Woes

Ayman Ahmed

Sha'ban 29, 14432022-04-01

Egypt’s dependence on Russian and Ukrainian wheat has caused enormous problems for the Egyptian people. The price of bread, the staple diet of most Egyptians, has risen sharply together with escalating oil prices. Egypt under General Sisi is in deep economic trouble.

America Tortures Gitmo Inmates While Shamelessly Lectures Others About Human Rights

Khadijah Ali

Rajab 28, 14432022-03-01

The prisoners at Guantanamo Bay must not be forgotten. These are the victims of American barbarism. While the US lectures others about human rights, its own record of abuse should be repeatedly exposed to let the world know its true nature

Continuing War Against The Afghan People by Starvation

Brecht Jonkers

Rajab 28, 14432022-03-01

US and Nato forces were soundly defeated by the Taliban in open combat. While running away from Afghanistan, the Americans have continued their war on the Afghan people by withholding their foreign reserves and starving Afghan children and women.

Rethinking Kashmir Strategy

Tahir Mahmoud

Rajab 28, 14432022-03-01

There is need to rethink Kashmir strategy because the old approach has not yielded the desired results. India’s cost of occupation of Kashmir must be escalated to the point where it would outstrip the benefits.

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