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US President Donald Trump has imposed sweeping sanctions on Iranian banks, seeking to deal a further blow to Iran’s economy as it struggles to deal with coronavirus.
Comment: Despite both candidates attempting to appeal to a broad base of voters, the gulf between their parties was clear for all to see, writes Mitchell Plitnick.
Trump to spend 'next few days' in hospital
US President Donald Trump is being sent out of the White House to a military hospital as he reports being 'fatigued' just shortly after being tested for coronavirus.
Presidential elections: US wildfires ignite climate change row
Trump was due to visit California for a briefing on record wildfires that have killed 35 people, as political opponents accused him of being in ...
Fighting for MENA recognition in the US census
Advocates from Middle Eastern and North African communities have fought for decades to get their own check box on US census forms.
Trump accuses rivals of undermining confidence in Covid-19 vaccine
Trump again hinted a coronavirus vaccine will be available before November's election, as he accused his Democratic rivals for the White House of undermining public confidence in the immunization.
Biden slams Trump over alleged mocking of war dead
Biden described as 'deplorable' the alleged comments by Trump described fallen soldiers as 'losers' and 'suckers'.
Biden's 'partnership plan' receives mixed response from Arab-Americans
Biden's plan touches issues from the Muslim ban, no-fly lists, refugee resettlement, census representation, to foreign policy pledges including ...
Biden administration would provide Israel aid without condition: Harris
Harris appeared to dismiss attempts by fellow Democrats to have aid to Israel withheld over rights violations against Palestinians.
Trump revives racist 'birther' conspiracy theory for Kamala Harris
Comment: Just as they did for Obama, Republicans and right-wing media will level their attacks not against Harris's policy positions, but ...
US prepares controversial Iran sanctions 'snapback'
Diplomats at the UN have revealed the United States will trigger the so-called "snapback" sanctions on Iran on Thursday, reports said.
Palestine and the Democratic Party platform: A strategic regression
Despite growing support for a more progressive position on Palestine, the establishment wing has reverted to mainstream policies which ignore ...
Turkey condemns Biden's criticism of 'autocrat' Erdogan
Turkey has condemned Joe Biden's remarks in which he described President Recep Tayyip Erdogan as an 'autocrat'
Joe Biden welcomes 'historic' Israel-UAE peace deal
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden welcomed the deal as a 'brave act of statesmanship'.
What a Biden-Harris ticket means for the Middle East
America's strategy in the Middle East has failed. But can a Biden presidency repair it?
Pro-Palestine Democrat wins reveal weakening influence of Israel money
Comment: A string of defeats for pro-Israel candidates shows that Israeli support is not enough to overcome the progressive wave taking over the Democratic party, writes Mitchell Plitnick.
Joe Biden picks Kamala Harris as his running mate
Joe Biden has chosen Kamala Harris as his running mate, making her the potentially first Black woman Vice President.
Desperation, misery in Kashmir a year after Indian clampdown
India has reimposed a curfew on the Muslim-majority region ahead of the first anniversary of the decision to strip Kashmir of its autonomy.
Friday's 'Covid Eid' takes another bittersweet turn for Muslims
Comment: Covid-19 has revealed the vulnerability, resilience and generosity of the UK's disproportionately impacted Muslim community, writes ...
UN announces start of Libya Central Bank audit
The audit approval follows months of international pressure.
Trump cancels controversial 'Juneteenth' rally
The event has been postponed "out of respect" for the June 19 "Juneteenth" holiday.
Biden clinches Democratic nomination for 2020 race against Trump
Democratic presidential hopeful Joe Biden says he has enough votes to win the Democratic nomination and take on Donald Trump at the 2020 US ...
Saudi sheikh leads prayers outside Auschwitz Holocaust memorial
Sheikh Mohammed Al-Issa, the secretary-general of the Saudi-based Muslim World League, led prayers inside the former Nazi-German concentration ...
Saudi religious leader set for historic visit to Auschwitz
Mohammed al-Issa, an ally of Mohammed bin Salman, will visit Auschwitz alongside a delegation of American Jewish Committee officials and Islamic ...
Nancy Pelosi, the top Democrat in Congress, has accused President Donald Trump of 'racist attacks'.
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