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While the true figure could be significantly higher because of possible government concealment, the number of lives lost is about equal to the population of Kyiv, the capital city Ukraine.
Analysis: The US is mulling limiting any future arms deals with Saudi Arabia to 'defensive' weapons. This has been tried before.
Israel receives letter from ICC detailing war crimes investigation
A letter has reportedly been sent to Israel laying out the scope of a war crimes investigation launched by the international court.
The UK government's pandemic shame
Comment: A year into the pandemic, and the UK government's failure to provide adequate PPE means that frontline healthcare workers remain in the ...
Berlin film festival 2021 roundup: The MENA films
The MENA films selected by this year's Berlinale brimmed with ambition and artistic audacity.
A military base in Assab is being dismantled by the UAE as it winds down its involvement in the deadly war in Yemen.
Biden bets big on immigration changes in opening move
In his first day in office, President Biden has overturned the unpopular ban on immigration from Muslim majority countries.
What does the future hold for Libya's Haftar?
Analysis: With Haftar's allies divided, questions loom about the LNA leader's future role in Libya.
End of the rift? The Gulf crisis explained
The Gulf crisis has seen three years of ruptured relations among GCC nations but that could be about to change.
Gulf Arab leaders sign declaration with Qatar
Leaders signed a new declaration with Saudi Arabia today in steps towards repairing broken ties.
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.
Iran Guards vow response to 'any action' amid tensions
Salami was speaking on the eve of the first anniversary of the US killing of top Iranian military commander Qasem Soleimani in a Baghdad drone ...
The New Arab's Most Important Stories from 2020
A retrospective of our coverage of 2020's leading stories
Saudi Arabia pumps $130m into Yemen developmental projects
Saudi Arabia announced a range of developmental projects in Yemen, including a new medical and educational city and the rehabilitation of Aden ...
Sudan investigation committee summons military over sit-in massacre
Military figures, including de-facto ruler Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, have been summoned to testify before an investigation into the killing of ...
The soundtrack of the Arab uprisings in 10 songs
Few of the pro-democracy protesters who took the Middle East by storm in 2011 had a flag to raise or leader to follow. But all had a song to sing.
UN food chief: Yemen faces 'looming famine', needs millions
The Nobel Peace Prize-winning World Food Programme warned war-torn Yemen faces "looming famine" and urged nations to immediately provide ...
What will a Biden presidency mean for Iraq?
Analysis: Joe Biden has a contentious history in Iraq, but the president-elect's policies towards the country remain unclear.
Covid-19 vaccine firm founded by children of Turkish immigrants
Biotech firm Biotech, which partnered with Pfizer to find a Covid-19 vaccine, was founded by the children of Turkish immigrants.
Pfizer says Covid-19 vaccine 90% effective
A Pfizer and BioNTech coronavirus vaccine was 90 percent effective in preventing Covid-19 infections in ongoing Phase 3 trials, the ...
Jailed Iran rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh granted temporary release
Jailed human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh has been granted temporary release, the Iranian judiciary's Mizan Online news website reported on ...
Biden win could see oil glut over Iran deal
A Biden win could lead to more crude on the market.
UAE sends over $550 million to Sudan after normalisation
After apparent pressure on Sudan to normalise ties with Israel, the UAE has sent aid to the African country.
Saudi Arabia wages populist campaign against Turkish products
Saudi Arabian supermarkets are taking Turkish products off shelves and branding Turkish food ‘Greek’ amid a government-inspired campaign against ...
Women fuelled Sudan's revolution, but the promise of greater gender equality remains elusive.
Saudi Arabia appears to be calling for an official boycott of Turkish goods.
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