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A claim by Egyptian officials that suggested Qatar had agreed to change its Al Jazeera policy towards Cairo has been rejected as false by Doha.
No one claimed responsibility for the latest rocket attacks, but the US has blamed Iran-aligned militia factions for repeatedly targeting its assets in Iraq.
Saudi TV says missile or drone intercepted over Riyadh
The missile or drone attack has not yet been claimed.
Pakistani man killed during TikTok stunt on train track
Hamza Naveed, 18, was walking next to the tracks while a friend filmed him, a spokesperson for the local rescue agency said.
UK imams mobilise to counter Coronavirus vaccine disinformation
Islamic religious leaders in the UK are coming together to tackle false information about the coronavirus vaccine.
Iran, pressured by blackouts and pollution, targets Bitcoin
With toxic smog blanketing Tehran skies and the country buckling under the pandemic, social media has been rife with speculation. Soon, fingers pointed at an unlikely culprit: Bitcoin.
Ayatollah Khamenei’s Twitter account suspended after Trump 'death threat'
One of Ayatollah Khamenei’s Twitter accounts has been suspended after a picture was posted showing former president Trump under the shadow of a ...
Saudi Arabia releases activist Essam Koshak after four-year detention
Saudi Arabia has released human rights activist Essam Koshak, but he will remain subject to a travel ban for four years.
UK mosque transforms into Covid-19 vaccination site
The Birmingham mosque is the first in the country to serve as a vaccination centre.
Officials: Sinai bomb kills 1 police and wounds 3
IS has posted a statement on a militant-affiliated website claiming responsibility for the attack.
Tunisia mothers decry wave of 'arbitrary' arrests after unrest
"Some were arrested without even having taken part in the demonstrations," said Bassem Trifi of the Tunisian League of Human Rights.
Israeli strikes kill 4 civilians in Syria: state media
"The Israeli aggression resulted in the martyrdom of a family, including a father, mother and two children"
'Disturbing' allegations of rape in Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: UN
"There are also disturbing reports of individuals allegedly forced to rape members of their own family, under threats of imminent violence."
EU's Frontex says 'no evidence' of illegal migrant pushbacks
EU border agency Frontex said it did not find evidence of rights violations in cases where guards were accused of illegal migrant pushbacks.
Debunking the myth of 'Asian grooming gangs' isn't enough
Comment: The Home Office has finally admitted most child grooming gangs are made up of white men, but for British Muslims the damage has already ...
The eternal promise of the Arab Spring
Comment: The ideals of the Arab Spring remain out of reach for many. But the quest for freedom, though long and uneven, is inevitable and unstoppable, writes Mohamed ElBaradei.
Facebook 'supreme court' to judge Trump suspension
Facebook asked its independent experts to rule on whether it should uphold former president Donald Trump's suspension.
With new US administration, the Khashoggi case could resurface
After Joe Biden was sworn in as its 46th president, the US faces questions on how to approach Jamal Khashoggi's murder blamed on the Saudi ...
Syrian regime denies meeting with Israeli delegation
Syria has denied meeting with an Israeli delegation that included a former army chief of staff and former Mossad agent.
How Greece is silencing NGOs to hide refugee abuses
In-depth: A new law prohibiting NGOs from reporting accounts of abuse in refugee camps is part of a wider crackdown since the New Democracy ...
UAE and Qatar to resume cross-border flights
The United Arab Emirates and Qatar will reopen flights at the end of the month.
Lebanon central bank governor denies transfer of capital
Riad Salameh has denied charges of aggravated money laundering in connection with possible embezzlement.
Turkey says evil eye symbol 'impermissible' in Islam
The religious affairs ministry claims the use of the nazar, or evil eye symbol, is not allowed in Islam.
Oman heir joins youthful Gulf royals
Oman's Dhi Yazan bin Haitham was announced as the heir apparent, following Sultan Qaboos' death at the age of 79.
Afghan authorities criticised the Taliban for failing to actively participate in peace talks.
The US has arrested an Iranian academic on charges of acting as an agent of the Islamic Republic.
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