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Conflicting reports have emerged over whether the withdrawal is final, with Democratic insiders saying the decision could harm Joe Biden's presidential bid.
Comment: The 'Overseas Operations Bill' denies justice to victims of torture perpetrated by British armed forces, and contravenes international law, writes Aniqah Choudhri.
New York mayor boycotts Saudi summit on Khashoggi anniversary
Bill de Blasio withdrew from the virtual Urban 20 (U20) event hosted by Saudi Arabia, which will conclude on the anniversary of Khashoggi's killing.
Kurdish authorities arrest journalist following Iraqi president's 'defamation' accusation
Journalist Bahroz Jaafer has been detained by Iraqi Kurdish authorities after Iraqi President Barham Saleh accused him of 'criminal ...
Egyptian journalist quits Emirati column in protest at normalisation
Prominent Egyptian journalist Jalal Aref decided to stop writing in Emirati newspaper Al-Bayan after the UAE normalised relations with ...
Fighting fake news in Iraq's battle against Covid-19
Conspiracy theories and misinformation have surged in Iraq, where a history of dictatorship, war and political crises have undermined public trust in authority.
The battle to save Beirut's unique architectural heritage
In the aftermath of Beirut's explosion, citizens are fighting to protect the city's historic buildings.
Saudi dissidents launch new opposition party amid repression
A group of Saudi dissidents exiled abroad have announced the launch of a new opposition party amid a continued crackdown on freedom of ...
Algeria journalist acquitted after year in detention
An Algerian journalist that was sentenced to three years in prison was acquitted and is expected to be released after spending over a ...
Russia's influence in Iraq: A challenge for the US
Russia is making inroads into the Middle East at the expense of US power.
Four Arabs named among TIME's 'Most Influential People 2020'
Oscar-nominated Syrian filmmaker Waad Al-Kateab is listed among TIME magazine's 'Most Influential People of 2020'.
What does Fayez al-Sarraj's resignation mean for Libya?
The surprise decision to step down by the end of October has prompted speculation about the fate of Libya's conflict.
Assange 'may commit suicide' if extradited to the US
Michael Kopelman, emeritus professor of neuropsychiatry at King’s College London said WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is at a 'very high' risk ...
Turkish police investigate 'suspicious death' of Russian-American journalist
Andre Vltchek was found dead in his car in Istanbul.
Mayors invited to Saudi summit urged to boycott event
Mayors must boycott a summit held by Saudi Arabia coinciding with the second anniversary of the murder of Jamal Khashoggi, rights groups said.
Algerian president accuses RSF of trying to ‘destabilise’ country
Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has lashed out at media watchdog Reporters Without Borders, accusing it of trying to ‘destabilise’ the country after it condemned the jailing of journalist
Trudeau urged to stop exporting weapons to Saudi Arabia
After a UN panel stated Canada has been fuelling the conflict in Yemen, a coalition of Canadian organisations urged Prime Minister Justin ...
Algeria ex-policeman turned protester gets 2 years jail
Former Algerian policeman Toufik Hassani was convicted of "threatening police agents"
Ammar 808: Tunisia's sonic mastermind returns with fusion electronica
The New Arab Meets: Tunisian electronic producer Ammar 808, whose new album blends the pulsating sounds of the Maghreb and south India.
Israeli intel firm 'hacked phone at Saudi Arabia's request'
An employee of Israeli company Cellebrite flew to Riyadh last year in order to hack into a Samsung phone at the request of the Saudi prosecutor, ...
What's powering France's amoral alliance with UAE?
Comment: Paris has kept its extensive collaboration with the Emiratis curiously quiet. The 2019 revelations on UAE's shadowy behaviour in Yemeni ...
The return of Algeria's Hirak protest movement
The Algerian leadership has proved incapable of addressing people's grievances, instead ramping up its repression of political opponents.
Israel normalisation: A rupture between regimes and Arab societies
The pacts with Israel reveal an unbridgeable gulf between Arab societies and the repressive regimes that rule over them.
Lesbos police begin moving homeless migrants to new camp
Many of the asylum seekers on the Greek island of Lesbos have refused to go to the new site after their camp was destroyed by a fire last week.
The UN has called for the release of Algerian journalist Khaled Drareni.
Palestinians have been outraged by the UAE's normalisation deal with Israel.
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