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US President Joe Biden restored aid to the Palestinians to a tune of $235 million, as he promised to press for a two-state solution.
Following gunfire in the capital of Niger, soldiers have been arrested and accused of attempting to launch a coup, ahead of the inauguration.
Gunfire heard near presidency in Niger capital: residents
Heavy and light gunfire has erupted in the capital of Niger, ahead of the new president taking office.
Israeli police prepare for parliament incursions by Netanyahu supporters
Israeli police have trained in anticipation of a Capitol riot-like storming of the Knesset by far-right activists in the event of a Netanyahu ...
Is there a space race in the Middle East?
In-depth: Space has become a new frontier in the competition for political power and economic development in the Middle East.
Iran inaugurates new underground missile facility amid US tensions
A report on Iran's state TV showed the inauguration of a new underground facility made for missile storage
Libya's new interim prime minister set to take office
Libyan transitional prime minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah will be officially sworn in after parliament approved his cabinet last week
US Capitol 'breach' leads House to scrap Thursday session
Threats of a possible "breach" of the US Capitol led to the House of Representatives changing its voting plans.
$1.9 trillion Covid plan clears US House
The US House passed an enormous, $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package early Saturday.
A new chapter in Greece's Middle East military strategy
Analysis: Concerns about Turkey's regional assertiveness have pushed Greece to adopt a more proactive foreign policy, with Athens building new ...
Biden effect: Saudi hastens trials, placates rivals
Saudi Arabia is attempting to clean up its act as it braces for a policy reset in Washington.
Bahrain's allies are still enabling its relentless crackdown
Comment: A decade after an unprecedented uprising, the obstacles to reform in Bahrain remain as insurmountable as they were a decade ago, writes ...
Netanyahu rebukes Washington for hints at reversing Golan recognition
The latest spat between Washington and Tel Aviv tells of early cracks in the relationship between the new Biden administration and America's ...
In Iran standoff, Biden says US won't lift sanctions
As Biden settles in to his new title as US president, one of the first ports of call is to confront Iran and the nuclear deal left in tatters.
Biden: US won't unilaterally lift sanctions on Iran
Biden has made clear he will not unilaterally lift sanctions against Iran, saying it must first adhere to its nuclear deal commitments despite ...
Trump parts with impeachment lawyers a week before trial
A week before his impeachment trial, former President Donald Trump has parted ways with his lead lawyers.
Why all the mudslinging against Iran envoy Robert Malley?
Comment: Biden's pick signals a determination to get negotiations with Iran back on track, despite objections from vocal Iran hawks in ...
For some Muslims, hope, uncertainty after travel ban lifted
The lifting of the 'Muslim ban' provided hope for many, but thousands were rejected visas over its nearly four-year course with no idea whether ...
Sanders, with mittens pic, raises $1.8 million for charity
The Inauguration Day photograph of a mitten-clad, glamor-defying Bernie Sanders has garnered $1.8 million for charity.
US issues terror alert over right-wing extremists
The US Department of Homeland Security issued a nationwide terror alert on Wednesday over a potential threat from extremists opposed to Joe ...
Iran says Israel waging 'psychological war'
An Iranian official claimed Israel was waging a 'psychological war' as
Israel military 'preparing plans' against Iran
An Israeli expert revealed that the military has plans against Iran as the US plans new talks with Tehran.
Iranian-American arrested on spying charges trying to leave Iran
An Iranian-American man is one of several who have been arrested on spying charges as he tried to leave Tehran.
US suspends sanctions on Yemen Houthi to boost aid
Joe Biden's administration froze US sanctions on dealing with Yemen's Houthi rebels for one month as it reviews a terrorist designation that aid ...
'Biden and The Middle East: A Challenging Road Ahead' was launched online on Tuesday,
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