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Iran views US reticence to continue operating in Iraq not only as a sign of weakness but as an opportunity to further cement its hold and power over Iraqi affairs.
In-depth: With 2022 elections approaching some Lebanese politicians are launching vaccination drives, portraying themselves as singlehandedly leading their communities out of the pandemic.
British-Palestinian filmmaker Farah Nabulsi's wins BAFTA for 'The Present'
A British-Palestinian filmmaker won a prestigious award for her short film, 'The Present'.
Saudi Arabia approves shortened Taraweeh prayers for Mecca, Medina
A new 30-minute limit will be placed on the nightly Taraweeh prayers in mosques across the kingdom.
WHO tells Iraqis to get Covid-19 jab amid disinformation
The World Health Organization in Iraq is concerned that disinformation about Covid-19 vaccines is preventing people from getting the jab.
Bangladesh shuts down offices, transport amid pandemic surge
Bangladesh has ordered an eight-day closure of all offices and public transport as Covid-19 cases rise.
Iran reports highest daily Covid-19 death toll of 2021
Nearly 65,000 people have died from Covid-19 in Iran, with Sunday as the highest single-day death toll.
Activists condemn Iranian academic for wanting to 'purge gays'
Academic and theatre director Ghotboddin Sadegh has come under fire after saying he wants to 'purge' a Tehran district from the LGBTQ+ community.
Mideast 'early inoculators' to recover by 2022: IMF
The International Monetary Fund raised its 2021 MENA growth forecast because of early inoculation of the vaccine, while saying inequalities are ...
Pope celebrates mass of 'mercy' with prisoners, refugees
Pope Francis celebrated a mass with prisoners, refugees from Syria, Nigeria and Egypt, and nursing staff from a nearby hospital.
Lebanon civil war survivors say today's crisis even worse
Lebanon's worst economic crisis has brought survivors of the civil war (1975-1990) to express their urgent concerns at the dire situation.
Famed Egyptian archaeologist reveals details of 3,000-year-old ancient city
Brick houses, artefacts, and tools from pharaonic times among the treasures found at the 3,000-year old ancient city in Egypt.
Syria juice vendor prepares for Ramadan as crisis bites
Ishaaq Kremed's decades-old trade has also taken on new meaning since the war-torn country has been plunged into economic crisis.
Pro-democracy Hirak protesters launch hunger strike in Algerian prison
A group of detained anti-government protesters in Algeria have launched a mass hunger strike in prison.
Conflict-hit Libya launches coronavirus jab campaign
Libya kicked off its vaccination campaign with Prime Minister Abdelhamid Dbeibah, the head of a newly established Government of National Unity.
Iran enforces lockdown amid fourth wave of Covid-19 pandemic
Tehran and 250 other cities and towns have been declared "red zones" by Iran's coronavirus task force due their highest positivity rates and the most severe restrictions in place.
Germany's divided far-right AfD to launch election bid
Germany's far-right AfD is finalising its election manifesto amid internal division, links to radical Covid-19 deniers and accusations of ties ...
Bahrain releases dozens of prisoners after Covid-19 cases
Protests by families of detainees in Bahrain have led to authorities releasing dozens of inmates from Jaw prison, following a reported surge of ...
Andrea Bocelli performs in Saudi Unesco World Heritage site
The singer belted out Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah" in a duet with his young daughter Virginia at UNESCO World Heritage site Hegra, in the ...
Muslim leaders battling misconceptions on vaccines, fasting this Ramadan
Top clerics have said that getting the coronavirus vaccine does not invalidate a fast, but local community leaders are working hard to ...
Saudi Aramco signs $12.4 billion oil pipeline deal
The announcement comes after Aramco posted consecutive falls in profits since it began disclosing earnings in 2019.
Turkey demands apology after Draghi calls Erdogan a dictator
As of Friday evening, Italian Premier Draghi had not apologised publicly or issued a retraction.
Moroccan teacher 'sex assault' victim charged: lawyer
Moroccan teachers have been charged after accusing security forces of sexual assault at a protest in the capital.
Iraq blames public for new virus record, urges vaccinations
The Health Ministry said public commitment toward heeding virus prevention measures was “almost non-existent in most regions of Iraq.”
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