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In-depth: Yemen's most isolated province has largely been spared the horrors of war, but it now faces destabilisation due to a geopolitical struggle involving Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Oman.
Erdogan has spoken publicly for the first time about the losses incurred by the central bank.
Syria names new central bank chief
Syria's Assad has announced a new central bank chief amid a collapsing economy.
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 ...
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 ...
Lebanon's crisis-hit farmers turn to growing hashish
With a crisis hit agriculture sector, Lebanon's farmers have turned to growing Hashish.
Lebanon PM calls on Qatar to rescue nation
Lebanon's caretaker Prime Minister Hassan Diab called for wealthy Qatar's help during a visit to the Gulf country on Monday as his nation sinks ...
Iran to purchase 60 million Sputnik V vaccine doses
Tehran’s ambassador to Moscow said the doses will arrive in Iran between June and December.
The unconvincing narrative of EU sanctions on Turkey
Analysis: Despite the rhetoric, complex economic and political relations between Turkey and prominent EU member states mean that substantial ...
Israel lifts public mask mandate, opens schools
Israel lifts the mask mandatory wear in public spaces and reopens schools as the infection rate dropped after a mass vaccination drive.
Iran sees highest daily death toll in months
Iran lost 405 people to Covid-19 on the latest count by health authorities, bringing its total death toll to 66,732.
Sudanese leader says Bashir may be handed to ICC
The head of Sudan's Sovereignty Council, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, said the country may hand over ousted dictator Omar Bashir to the International ...
Libya launches public vaccination drive
Libya, which has so far received 400,000 doses of three types of vaccines, has started its Covid-19 immunisation campaign for the general ...
Cuban leader Raul Castro stepping down
Raul Castro has announced that he is stepping down as first secretary of Cuba.
Lebanese minister blames fuel shortages on smuggling to Syria
Lebanon's fuel shortages, which have in recent weeks prompted a spike in prices, have been blamed on smugglers exporting subsidised supplies ...
Turkey's central bank holds interest rate under new chief
It is the first decision the central bank has made since the sacking of former governor Naci Agbal.
Syria devalues pound after sacking central bank governor
The Syrian pound has lost more than 98 percent of its value since the start of the country's uprising in 2011.
UN envoy says South Sudan has strong economic promise
The outgoing top UN figure in South Sudan believes that, with 'good governance' and an end to corruption, the nation could achieve economic ...
Lawmakers urge Biden to end Saudi blockade on Yemen
US lawmakers have signed a letter to President Biden calling for an end to Saudi Arabia's blockade on Houthi-held territory in Yemen, which has ...
Can Saudi Arabia and Pakistan mend frayed ties?
Analysis: Amid new geopolitical shifts and realignments in the region, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan appear to be pursuing a reset in relations.
US envoy presses Lebanon leaders to form govt
David Hale has urged Lebanon’s leaders to form a government and help stabilise the crippled economy.
Myanmar's young demand their future
Comment: Myanmar's younger generation knows what it's like to enjoy better prospects and freedoms. The generals must return Myanmar to the ...
Rebuilding Raqqa: Hope amid the ruins of war
In-depth: Three years after being liberated from IS, Raqqa is still in ruins. But despite funding shortages and security challenges, residents ...
Muslims start Ramadan under the shadow of the coronavirus
The Holy month of Ramadan has commenced, with millions of Muslims across the world observing the month-long fast.
Siraj Bechiya and his partner Mounir have developed a project of hydroponic farming in Libya.
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