The US moved to designate Yemen's Houthis as a terror organisation on Sunday, in a last minute Trump administration move that will only be solidified if Congress fail to object.
Sudan was granted legal immunity for past militant attacks on Monday, a final step in a historic deal removing it from Washington's blacklist of state sponsors of terrorism.
US senators urge Egypt to release detained Coptic activist
Senators Thom Tills and Chris Coons have called on Egypt to release Ramy Kamel or give him a free and fair trial.
UN urges Egypt to free rights activists
The UN, Amnesty International and countries including the UK and US have raised concerns over the arrest of EIPR staff.
Trump administration to add seven nations to Muslim ban
The Trump administration is allegedly planning to add seven countries, including Sudan and Nigeria to its much-litigated 'Muslim' travel ban.
Trump administration considering dramatic expansion of 'Muslim ban'
The Trump administration is considering adding several Muslim-majority states to its controversial US travel ban, according to officials.
'Dozens' of Islamic State fighters freed in Syria
US President Donald Trump’s special representative for Syria said dozens of Islamic State militants have been freed since Turkey began an ...
Public Relations in the Trump era
Comment: Trump’s foreign policy has contributed to the emboldening of human rights abusers, writes Rose Worden.
US lawmakers decry lack of Syria military strategy
US lawmakers warn that the US military's hands off approach on the ground in Syria is ceding influence to Russia and Iran.
Is this the end of AIPAC's reign?
The long read: Despite declining support for the Israel lobby among young Jews and progressives, AIPAC's conference is still the place to be ...