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Comment: Khamenei's US/UK vaccines ban isn't just the usual anti-western sentiment, it's proof his regime cares little for Iranian lives, and signals even more radical times ahead, writes Arash Azizi.
Rising to power by claiming to fix the US, Donald Trump has left a turbulent legacy.
US Muslim congresswoman uses Arabic profanity to describe Trump
Palestinian-American Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib used an Arabic profanity to describe Trump in a tweet that had people amused and confused.
Trump, Biden trade blows in 'civil' final debate
Foreign policy issues took a backseat as US President Donald Trump and challenger Joe Biden sparred for the final time on Thursday.
Many thorny global situations hinge on US election outcome
Donald Trump's election was a shock to the US and the international community. Here's how each presidency may affect the international community.
Donald Trump nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
Donald Trump has once more been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for the US brokered normalisation deal between Israel and the UAE.
Biden eyes major foreign policy shifts if he wins
Biden has pledged to demolish Trump policies on Day One, including reversing Trump’s ban on immigration from mainly Muslim countries and restore ...
US oil rebounds after crash as stocks suffer losses
US oil prices have bounced back after they crashed below $0 for a number of hours on Monday.
Why sanctions on Iran should be lifted now
Comment: In the midst of the global coronavirus pandemic, sanctions have become an aid to a humanitarian catastrophe that could facilitate the ...
Baghdad's four decades of conflict and strife
In-depth: From 1980 until now, the Iraqi capital has faced a series of conflicts, instability, and violence. This year marks 40 years since this ...
Sanders to boycott pro-Israel lobby AIPAC conference
Democratic candidate Bernie Sanders pledged to boycott the conference hosted by AIPAC, as the senator comes under increased scrutiny for his ...
Why the ICJ ruling won't save Rohingya Muslims
The ICJ's ruling, while commendable and historic, does little to change realities on the ground for not only 1.3 million Rohingya refugees, but ...
Americans want a more progressive foreign policy
Comment: Even the most progressive of candidates would have the weight of a skewed system to contend with once in the Oval office, writes CJ ...
Syrian-Lebanese champion of refugee rights wins Rafto Prize
Rouba Mhaissen, 31, is the founder and director of SDAID, an organisation that has since 2011 helped Syrians displaced by the war and living as ...
Iran rules out talks as US intensifies sanctions
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani dismissed any possibility of talks between Iran and the United States as the Trump administration continued to ...
Merkel says Iran's demands on US sanctions 'unrealistic'
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Tuesday that Iran's demands for US sanctions relief were 'unrealistic' as she met separately with the rival nations' presidents.
Trump: Meeting with Rouhani 'not ruled out'
French President Emmanuel Macron is trying to orchestrate a historic meeting between US President Donald Trump and his Iranian counterpart ...
US, Taliban leave door open to talks after cancellation
The US and the Taliban both said that further talks on Afghanistan could take place, after they were abruptly cancelled by President Trump on ...
South Korean officials are competing for Middle East influence
South Korea is making inroads in the Persian Gulf that could undercut growing Chinese involvement there, writes Austin Bodetti.
Netanyahu mocked over Likud party 'loyalty pledge'
Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu was mocked for asking members of his Likud party to pledge to support his leadership in the next ...
Qatari Emir's timely visit to Washington
Comment: The opportunity for political progress in Afghanistan and the possibility of diplomatic mediation with Iran make Sheikh Tamim's visit a ...
Trump goes full Sisi with 4th July parade
US President Donald Trump has organised a controversial military parade through the streets of Washington.
In historic first, Trump crosses into North Korea
Donald Trump stepped onto North Korean soil on Sunday as he met Pyongyang's leader Kim Jong Un in the Demilitarized ...
How North Korea fuels conflict in the Middle East
Comment: Pyongyang's cooperation with Middle East regimes is a dangerous and destabilising force, writes Owais Zaheer.
Comment: Any focus on victory over IS ignores the immense work ahead, writes Bashdar Ismaeel.
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