(2025-10-14). A new Sykes-Picot era centered on the Yinon Plan in the Middle East. uwidata.com By Adem Kƒ±lƒ±àß, Political Scientist/Writer The remarks made by Tom Barrack, the US Special Representative for Syria, in recent months that 'the Sykes-Picot era is now over' have undoubtedly sparked a new debate. While some commentators suggest that this is an admission that Western hegemony in the region is now being dismantled, I have opposed …
(2025-10-14). Susan Watkins: Israel after Fordow. newleftreview.org Netanyahu is building on the obliteration of Gaza to launch an external offensive across multiple fronts, aiming at cantonization in Lebanon and Syria, and regime change, if not state break-up, in Iran. What explains the West's political investment in an Israeli-centric Middle East, on conspicuous display during June's Twelve-Day War?
(2025-10-14). Nepalese Hindu student who taken hostage by Hamas after October 7 attack, confirmed dead. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: As the Donald Trump-led Middle East peace summit advanced with a landmark Gaza peace deal — highlighted by Hamas releasing 20 live hostages — a tragic development overshadowed the historic progress. The body of Bipin Joshi, a Nepalese Hindu student abducted by Hamas over two years ago, was returned to Israel. | Nepal's Ambassador to Israel, Dhan Prasad Pandit, told Nepali media outlet Republica that Joshi's remains were being transported to Tel Aviv late Monday night. | "Hamas has handed over Bipin Joshi's body to Israeli authorities, and it is now on its way to Tel Aviv," Pandit confi…