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The opposition National Assembly Party consists of activists and academics calling for democracy in Saudi Arabia.
Israeli environmentalists are warning that a UAE-Israeli oil pipeline deal threatens unique Red Sea coral reefs and could lead to "the next ecological disaster".
Israel, Cyprus agree travel deal for vaccinated citizens
Israel and Cyprus have agreed in principle a deal allowing coronavirus-vaccinated citizens of the two countries to travel between them without limitations, once passenger flights resume, Israel's president said Sunday.
Biden's pledges to 'end' involvement in Yemen 'not enough'
The new US president may have pledged to reduce support to Saudi Arabia’s war in Yemen, but many Yemeni-Americans say it is not enough, writes ...
Two-thirds of world see 'climate emergency': UN survey
Nearly two-thirds of 1.2 million people polled worldwide say humanity faces a climate emergency, a UN survey has found
Trumpism and the political future of America
In-depth: A common observation of Trumpism is that it is unprecedented, an aberration or un-American. History shows that none of these are the case.
Iraqis pile mockery on US after Capitol siege
Iraqis poked fun at their former occupier after the storming of the US Congress.
Beirut silos at heart of debate about port blast
The Beirut explosion cost the lives of hundreds, and decimated the city centre, and Lebanon is still reeling from the destruction caused.
Iran’s Supreme Court upholds journalist’s death sentence
In June, a court sentenced Zam to death, saying he had been convicted of “corruption on Earth,” a charge used in cases involving espionage or ...
Saudi-US training mission extended for $350 million
The US State Department has agreed more multi-million sales to Middle East states.
The Iraq Report: Mass execution sparks international concern
The execution of 21 men on terrorism-related charges, and warnings hundreds more risk the same fate, have raised fears that Iraq's ...
Iran opposition figure Mousavi tests positive for Covid-19
Iranian opposition figure Mir Hossein Mousavi and his wife Zahra Rahnavard have tested positive for Covid-19 and their general health is "good".
Iraq Report: Kurd-on-Kurd violence as protesters clash with police
Kurd-on-Kurd violence intensifies between the PKK and the KRG, while Iraq's October Revolution is being revived and continued.
UAE plan to 'modernise' checkpoints could entrench Israel's occupation
In-depth: An Israeli-Emirati investment fund could be used to upgrade military checkpoints across the West Bank. Palestinians say it would make ...
Iraq reopens Tahrir Square, epicentre of revolt in Baghdad
Iraqi authorities reopened Baghdad's Tahrir Square and Al-Jumhuriyah bridge.
Iraq reopens Green Zone bridge year after revolt
Al-Sinak bridge was partially closed for security reasons after it turned into the site of fierce clashes between protesters and police in October 2019.
One year on, Iraq's youth rise again
A year on from the protest movement that felled the government, young Iraqis are just as angry about the same issues and are rekindling ...
Iraqis rally to revive year-old revolt against the system
Riot police clad in bulletproof vests, helmets and plastic shields were lined on Sunday near major bridges close to Baghdad's Green ...
Prospects of US mediation in the Lebanon-Israel border talks
Comment: As Israel and Lebanon begin landmark maritime border talks, Joe Macaron takes an in-depth look at the players and issues involved in ...
Leading Sudan religious body declares normalisation with Israel impermissible
Political factions in Sudan are split over the issue of normalisation with Israel, which the country's leading religious body has declared ...
Palestine: A history punctuated by the intifadas
Comment: To mark 20 years since the Second Intifada, Maher al-Charif takes a look back at the 1940 general strike and armed rebellion, and the ...
A shameful free pass for war crimes in Iraq
Comment: The 'Overseas Operations Bill' denies justice to victims of torture perpetrated by British armed forces, and contravenes international ...
Algeria to hold early legislative elections following constitutional reform
Abdelmajid Tebboune on Sunday said early legislative elections will be held after the scheduled November 1 constitutional reforms.
UK's Trade Union Congress describes Israeli practices as 'apartheid'
The UK's Trade Union Congress has described Israel as participating in 'apartheid practices' and has urged for a just solution.
Eco-theology has the potential to reshape environmental protection in the Middle East.
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