At the Leipzig Book Fair in Germany, David North, chairman of the WSWS Editorial Board, introduced the newly released German ...

Once seen as a terror group by Russia, the Taliban is now being considered as a "trusted ally" by President Vladimir Putin.

Chechnya, a North Caucasus region of about 1.5 million people, has been described by some in Russia as a “Chechen Khanate.” ...

The report said Kadyrov began “unsanctioned discussions” with officials from several Middle Eastern countries about the ...

At the Angelus on Sunday, March 23, Pope Francis, who has constantly advocated for a peaceful solution to the conflict, ...

The EAEU was established as an explicitly non-political organization in a region plagued by geopolitical tensions. However, these tensions have intensified over time, becoming the main factor ...

Moscow has always been cautious about agreeing to the corridor, fearing it could deepen ties between Türkiye and Azerbaijan, ultimately diminishing Russia’s role as a kingmaker in the South Caucasus .

Did you know that in Iran, the weekend falls on Thursdays and Fridays? Now the Iranian parliament has just voted to shorten the workweek even further by eliminating Thursday office hours.

The Russo-Ukrainian war that began in February 2022 has altered the dynamics of regional and international security, raising concerns about the potential loss of sovereignty and territorial integrity ...

TOKYO -- Japanese food and hospitality group Royal Holdings plans to open a total of new 122 restaurants in Asia and North America under a medium-term business plan through 2027 Royal Holdings ...

Preventable childhood diseases, especially measles, are making a comeback across Central Asia and the Caucasus. Vaccine hesitancy among parents is a major factor in the resurgence. Measles, mumps and ...

Doctors at a hospital in the southern Afghan city of Kandahar have told RFE/RL they've admitted 5,500 malnourished children in the last six months alone. That number is just a small fraction of ...