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Facebook disabled accounts used by the Palestinian Authority's internal intelligence organisation to spy on journalists, human rights activists and political opponents.
The Syrian regime has been provided with 200,000 doses of the Covid-19 vaccine, as part of the COVAX programme.
Big tech's secretive Israeli investments are whitewashing the occupation
Comment: In addition to being a security risk, making such generous and unconditional investments in Israel bolsters a delusion of normalcy and furthers the occupation, writes Muhammad Shehada.
MENA region ‘toughest and most dangerous for journalists’: RSF
Reporters Without Borders described the Middle East's media landscape as 'moribund.'
Iraq Covid-19 cases surpass one million: health ministry
Iraq has recorded one million Covid-19 related deaths, more than any other country in the region.
Syria stripped of rights at chemical weapons watchdog
Syria has been voted out of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons for repeated use of chemical weapons.
Michael Gove in Israel to 'consider vaccine passport choices'
Whitehall said Michael Gove's visit to Israel is 'purely Covid-related,'
MENA governments ‘ruthless and chilling’ on death penalty: Amnesty
Four Middle Eastern countries performed 88 percent of known executions taking place worldwide last year.
Syria's Idlib to get first batch of Covid-19 vaccines
The rebel held area of Idlib is expecting its first batch of Covid-19 vaccines, with medical personnel being the first to be ...
Muslim leaders and NHS urge continued vaccinations over Ramadan
Muslim scholars have ruled that the COVID-19 vaccine does not break the fast, as leaders hope that Ramadan will not impact ...
Crowds express joy, wariness after verdict in Floyd's death
Crowds across America erupted into joy as the jury's verdict was read out but their elation was tinged with wariness of the progress left to be ...
Can Saudi Arabia's fanciful climate plan actually work?
Comment: Saudi Arabia's ability to comply with its own green goals may remain elusive, but its rhetorical commitment to renewable energy is ...
Biden says evidence 'overwhelming' in tense George Floyd trial
The president's unusually strong comments came as jury deliberations for the trial of an ex-policeman accused of murdering George Lloyd entered ...
How UNRWA became a battleground for Palestinian rights
In-depth: Deeply intertwined with the history of the Palestinian struggle, the UN agency has faced defunding and political delegitimisation in a ...
Chemical weapons watchdog weighs Syria sanctions
World powers urged the global chemical weapons watchdog OPCW to hit Syria's brutal Assad regime with unprecedented sanctions
What's driving Turkey and Ukraine's growing alliance?
Analysis: Turkey's influence in Ukraine has steadily increased in recent years. Amid heightened tensions with Russia, the Ankara-Kyiv alliance presents a challenge to Moscow's standing in the Black Sea region.
Representing MENA artists in the UK
With the narrative having been focused on stereotypical portrayals of people from the region as 'terrorists' or 'illegal immigrants', MENA Arts ...
Jury begins deliberations in George Floyd murder trial
A 12-member jury hearing the case against former officer and murderer of African-American man George Floyd, Derek Chauvin has begun.
Israel approves Covid-19 aid for Jordan but no vaccines
Israel's Covid-19 medical aid to Jordan marks an improvement in recent tense relations between the two countries.
Ramadan reading list: 20 books by Muslim authors
From across the literary spectrum, Sarah Shaffi picks her favourite reads for you to delve into during the month of Ramadan.
WHO says against proof of vaccination for travel
The World Health Organization's emergency committee said it was against international travellers being required to have proof of vaccination, ...
UK adds India to Covid travel 'red list'
Britain on Monday imposed its strictest travel curbs on India after an explosion of coronavirus cases there, hours after Prime Minister Boris ...
Why Israel's lobby fears a bill that won't pass
Comment: Impressive support for the bill reflects a growing sense among Democrats that Israel should be treated like any other country, and be ...
Fast-jabbing Israel buys millions more Pfizer Covid shots
Israel signed an agreement with pharmaceutical giant Pfizer enabling the Jewish state to obtain millions more doses of vaccines, a government ...
Tehran’s ambassador to Moscow said the doses will arrive in Iran between June and December.
South Sudan is looking to dispose of 60,000 expired doses of the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine.
Greek police have arrested 13 foreigners involved in a migrant trafficking network.
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