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The ‘Ukrainian Resistance’ and the Houthis – A contrast in media coverage

By Gavin O’Reilly | Ron Paul Institute | March 28, 2022 In the now month-long mainstream media coverage of the Russian military intervention in Ukraine, much attention has been paid to the actions of the ‘Ukrainian Resistance’. In a manner not dissimilar to its coverage of the ‘Syrian rebels’ a decade ago, a romanticised image […]

After Aramco Attacks We Can No Longer Ignore Yemen’s Suffering

This Friday’s large-scale attack, from Yemen, which targeted Saudi Aramco facilities and sent oil prices surging, demonstrates why the world can no longer ignore the suffering caused by the endless war in Yemen. Yemen’s Ansarallah (Houthi) movement announced that they had launched strikes on a number of sensitive and vital targets deep in the heart Read More...

Riyadh Reclaims its Place in Active International Politics

Despite attempts by the current US administration to belittle the role of Saudi Arabia in international affairs and authority of the crown prince Mohammed bin Salman, Riyadh is confidently winning back the universal recognition and becoming an increasingly active participant of the recent events. For over seven decades of partnership Washington has been the major […]

The Middle East and the US ‘War of Sanctions’ on Russia

While the US has so far been able to cobble together the crumbling trans-Atlantic ‘unity’ by aggressively, provocatively and irresponsibly pushing for NATO’s expansion into Eastern Europe purportedly against Russia, the Middle East – which was once a completely US dominated geography – has refused to side with the US. Due to Washington’s own poor […]

The people of Yemen Suffer Atrocities, too

WFP food distribution in Raymah (credit: Julian Harneis CC BY-SA 2.0) The United Nations’ goal was to raise more than $4.2 billion for the people of war-torn Yemen by March 15. But when that deadline rolled around, just $1.3 billion had come in. “I am deeply disappointed,” said Jan Egeland, the secretary general of the […]
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The Russian attack on Ukraine and the Western propaganda system

The Russian attack on Ukraine and the Western propaganda systemby Ian SinclairMorning Star14 March 2022 The Russian invasion of Ukraine has confirmed the criminal barbarity of the Russian government and the leadership of its armed forces. On 8 March Filippo Grandi, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, said two million people had fled Ukraine since […]

Yemen’s Ansarullah turns down GCC invitation for talks with Saudi Arabia in Riyadh

Press TV – March 19, 2022 Yemen’s popular Ansarullah resistance movement has declined to attend talks to be held by the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) at the regional union’s headquarters in Riyadh, stressing that it will welcome talks to discuss a peaceful settlement to the ongoing conflict if the venue is a “neutral country”, […]

US has created conflicts to pressure Russia and China

US has created conflicts to pressure Russia and China Steven Sahiounie, journalist and political commentator The conflict in Ukraine has divided the world into those who support the US, and those who do not support a superpower in charge of the world. Steven Sahiounie, journalist and political commentator   The conflict in Ukraine has divided […]