Two new beginnings
Jan 12,2019 – JORDAN TIMES – FARES BRAIZAT Recent shuttle diplomacy by American envoys in the region aims at solidifying a new regional order to confront Iran’s influence and expansionist […]
Refugees in the Channel are risking everything because of western intervention in the Middle East
Though the US and its allies are unlikely to win victories against Iran or Bashar al-Assad, by keeping a permanent crisis simmering they ensure many civilians risk everything to flee […]
Why Trump’s absence could benefit Davos
Press Reactions Why Trump’s absence could benefit Davos This content was published on January 11, 2019 The US government has already spent millions in Davos If this year’s World […]
Trump’s shutdown could wear out his welcome in the Senate once and for all
Elaine Kamarck Wednesday, January 9, 2019 Senator Lisa Murkowski (AK) has joined three other Republican Senators—Thom Tillis (NC), Susan Collins (ME), and Cory Gardner (CO)—to call for an end to […]
The US media has lost one of its sanest voices on military matters – so let’s hope William Arkin’s absence is brief
Robert Fisk @indyvoices The Independent Voices I hate television “experts”, the infamous “analysts” who know all – and support all – about the military, the televisual ex-generals with vain presidential […]
Mission Accomplished? Donald Trump Wants to End America’s Endless Wars, but Military Says Victory Is an Illusion
By James LaPorta On 1/10/19 President Donald Trump wants to bring Americans home again. Seventeen years after the 9/11 attacks, U.S. troops are currently engaged in seven countries under outdated […]
True to Form – The USA, Israel and the occupied Syrian Golan Heights
Jan 09,2019 – JORDAN TIMES EDITORIAL Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is pressing US President Donald Trump to outdo himself by recognising Israel’s sovereignty over the Golan Heights. Netanyahu made […]
Erdogan threats against Kurds will not stop Syria withdrawal, Pompeo says
This content was published on January 9, 2019 By Raya Jalabi and Lesley Wroughton BAGHDAD/CAIRO (Reuters) – The U.S. troop withdrawal from Syria will not be scuppered despite […]
First bill of new U.S. Congress, on Middle East policy, stalls in Senate
This content was published on January 9, 2019 By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Legislation reaffirming U.S. support for allies in the Middle East, including a measure to punish Americans […]
US ultimate deal shelved again
Jan 08,2019 -JORDAN TIMES Once again, the so-called “ultimate deal”, US President Donald Trump’s long awaited plan for settling the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, has been delayed. The postponement was just announced […]
Pompeo, Bolton assurances to allies may be short-live
Jan 08,2019 -JORDAN TIMES – OSAMA AL SHARIF Two top US officials have been dispatched to the region on a salvaging mission aimed at calming allies and clarifying policy following […]
Dozens of Muslim volunteers are cleaning America’s national parks during the government shutdown “as an act of faith.”
by Tod Perry Even though Donald Trump has repeatedly trashed Muslim people throughout his political career, a group of young Muslim men have come together to pick up his mess. […]
USA: Warrenton-area farm eyed for annual Muslim retreat site
by James Ivancic Times Staff Writer Jan 7, 2019 The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community is seeking a special permit from Fauquier County officials to hold four events a year […]
Turkey cannot accept US condition of protecting YPG terorrists, Erdoğan says
DAILY SABAH ISTANBUL U.S. President Donald Trump’s National Security Adviser John Bolton’s remarks regarding the PKK’s Syrian offshoot People’s Protection Units (YPG) are unacceptable, and Turkey cannot accept the U.S.’ […]
Turkey’s Erdogan criticizes John Bolton as rift between NATO allies deepens
The national security adviser was accused of making a “serious mistake” in calling for a new condition for the U.S. exit from Syria. National Security Advisor John Bolton announces there […]
Jim Yong Kim steps down as President of World Bank
World Bank President Jim Yong Kim is to step down next month World Bank President, Jim Yong Kim has made the surprise announcement that he is stepping down after six […]
Soldier Goes Missing In Iraq, But Turns Up Years Later With A Story To Tell
By JJ Foster, Jul 31, 2018 Who Is She? At one point, Jessica Lynch dominated the media across the states and beyond. But the soldier wasn’t prepared to be part […]
Why Jefferson’s vision of American Islam matters today
Source: The Conversation By Denise A. Spellberg;Professor of History and Middle Eastern Studies, University of Texas at Austin After last year’s deliberate break with tradition, President Donald Trump has resumed […]
Trump comments on 1979 Soviet invasion angers Kabul
President Trump said the former Soviet Union was right to be in Afghanistan because it was fighting terrorists. (AFP) Sayed Salahuddin January 05, 2019 The Afghan foreign minister slammed […]
As a parent, I’m concerned about my kids’ screen time – but am I a hypocrite?
Convincing kids to limit their screen time is largely a matter of willpower and of finding attractive alternatives – not just using an app so that a tablet automatically turns […]