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Comment: Debate over deplatforming Trump misses the point: That from India to Myanmar, Silicon Valley has failed to police hate speech for years, writes Jillian C. York.
In-depth: Researchers are exploring the correlation between mental and physical health to provide adequate care to refugees, but with the data still lacking, community-based activities are filling the gap.
Lebanon's Hariri pays unannounced visit to Erdogan
Lebanon's Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri paid an unannounced visit to Turkey to meet with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Iran, Israel and Turkey in a post-Arab Spring region
Analysis: Non-Arab powers have emerged as new regional centres of influence in the Middle East's changing geopolitical map.
2021 could be even worse for the Middle East
Yemen, Afghanistan and Syria are the countries most at risk according to the IRC Emergency Watchlist for 2021.
2020: 10 uplifting stories from the Middle East
Marred by the coronavirus pandemic, the year 2020 has been a challenge for all. Here are some stories that provided glimmers of hope.
The New Arab's Most Important Stories from 2020
A retrospective of our coverage of 2020's leading stories
MENA's top films and TV series of 2020
The New Arab's picks for the best of Middle Eastern films and TV series from a difficult year.
The fear inspired by Blackwater, US military in Iraq
Though Nisour Square was 13 years ago, the release of the Blackwater guards from prison opened up old wounds for the families of those killed, ...
Arab protest and erratic statehood: Part II
Comment: Reflecting on a decade of Arab uprisings, Rami Khouri takes stock of a protest movement on hold, as Arab states and citizens enter ...
Arab protest and erratic statehood: Part I
Comment: Rami Khouri reflects on a decade of Arab uprisings that saw unprecedented protest and the slow birth of a new Arab citizen, but also ...
Why the Middle East cannot ignore violence against women
A new survey by the Arab Barometer highlights the devastating impact of gender-based violence in the Middle East during the coronavirus ...
UK MPs urge terrorist designation for Iran's Revolutionary Guards
The UK should join the US in designating the IRGC as a terrorist organisation, the House of Commons' foreign affairs committee has said.
Before a public memorial, Beirut needs to heal
With homes still destroyed and no one held accountable for Beirut's devastating port blast, plans to build a memorial site could prove ...
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 ...
Forgotten Syrians need winter help, says author Gaiman
Award-winning writer Neil Gaiman said the world should remember that refugees are ordinary people dealing with upheaval.
France to host virtual donor conference for Lebanon
France decided to push ahead with the conference due to the devastating impact Covid-19 pandemic, according to sources.
Against the Loveless World by Susan Abulhawa
Book Club: Susan Abulhawa's award-winning third novel is a compelling and emotive contemplation of the Palestinian struggle.
Israel accuses Lebanon of changing stance on maritime border
Israel and Lebanon - historically staunch enemies - entered into negotiations last month to resolve the border dispute which will ...
UNRWA fears 'disaster' in Gaza as funding runs dry
UNRWA runs schools and provides health services as well as other humanitarian aid to an estimated 5.7 million Palestinians with refugee status.
Biden as president: Winners and losers in the GCC
Analysis: With Trump's chaotic presidency coming to an end, Gulf states are preparing for major changes in Washington that could heavily ...
UN agency 'lacks funds' to pay full Palestinian salaries
Palestinian staff at United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) cannot be paid due to a lack of ...
Arab and Muslim candidates take on local US politics
In-depth: Aside from winning their races, Arab and Muslim politicians also have to win over sceptics.
IMF calls for speedy reforms in virus-hit Arab countries
The IMF has urged Middle Eastern and North African countries to speed up the pace of economic reform as coronavirus and low oil prices take ...
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