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Ethiopia’s Foreign Minister has spoken out against a 1959 treaty between Egypt and Sudan dividing Nile water, accusing the two downstream countries of ‘monopolizing’ the Nile as negotiations stall.
The head of Sudan's Sovereignty Council, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, said the country may hand over ousted dictator Omar Bashir to the International Criminal Court.
Iraqi women forge new pathways in sport
Nazli Tarzi interviews the next generation of female Iraqi sports stars, their arduous journeys towards recognition, and the future of sport for women in Iraq.
Iran names Natanz suspect, says he fled country
State television named the suspect in the sabotage of its key nuclear site as 43-year-old Reza Karimi, claiming that an Interpol "red notice" ...
Eritrea says troops in Ethiopia's Tigray, vows pullout
A letter posted online by the country's information minister marks Eritrea's first explicit admission of its role in the war in Ethiopia's ...
Israel strikes Gaza after rocket attack
The strikes hit two Hamas "training sites" in southern Gaza and another target in central Gaza, witnesses and security sources said.
Cuban leader Raul Castro stepping down
Raul Castro has announced that he is stepping down as first secretary of Cuba.
Gaza projectile hits southern Israel: army
A projectile fired from Gaza has struck southern Israel, the second such attack in as many days.
Western powers condemn attacks in Kurdish Iraq: statement
"Together, our governments will support the government of Iraq's investigation into the attacks to ensure that those responsible will be held ...
Heavy fighting near Yemen's Marib leaves 96 dead: loyalists
The rebels see Marib as a strategic prize that will give them more bargaining power in peace talks that Washington says must begin soon.
Erdogan defends minister after spat with Greece
The oddly undiplomatic press event became the dominant talking point on Turkish news shows.
Palestinians hold prayers in largest Ramadan gathering since Covid
Palestinians held the first Friday prayers of Ramadan following tension in Jerusalem and Israeli attempts to silence the call to prayer.
Sudan denies plans to send delegation to Israel
Khartoum established ties with Israel last year but there has been a lot of opposition to normalisation among the Sudanese public
Uighur workers 'advertised in package deals' on Chinese Internet
Uighur Muslims are being advertised for labour under military-style management in 'package deals' on Chinese websites, in the latest ...
Iran starts enriching uranium to highest level ever
While 60% is higher than any level Iran previously enriched uranium, it is still lower than weapons-grade levels of 90%.
UN alarmed over rise in settler attacks on Palestinians
Israeli settlers have tried to intimidate and terrorise Palestinians and take over their land, according to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs.
Pro-Iran factions up the ante in Iraq
The drone strike marks "an escalation and a sign that Iran-backed militias will use various weapons to attack their targets."
Israeli air strikes hit Gaza after rocket attack
Israeli fighter jets and attack helicopters struck the besieged Gaza Strip on Friday.
You can imprison Palestinians but not their struggle
Comment: With Barghouti and thousands of other Palestinians behind bars, imprisonment has become a defining part of the Palestinian national ...
UN says aid situation worsening in Tigray
The UN's aid chief warned the humanitarian crisis in Ethiopia's conflict-hit Tigray region is worsening, where people are now dying of hunger.
UN urges Yemen's warring parties to accept peace plan
Martin Griffiths called on Yemen's warring factions to move toward accepting a proposed peace plan on Thursday.
Parents of Regeni thank Al-Araby for 'uncovering' witnesses
The New Arab's Arabic-language sister service Al-Araby TV has been commended by the parents of Giulio Regeni for uncovering new witnesses in the ...
UK Home Office 'exposed refugees to fire, Covid-19'
Recently disclosed documents show that the UK Home Office placed hundreds of asylum seekers at risk of fire and Covid-19 by housing them at the ...
Second Italian frigate arrives in Egypt
A second military frigate has sailed from Italy and arrived in the port of Alexandria, as part of a $1.1 billion arms deal.
More than 30 people have been sanctioned over allegations of electoral interference.
The three face a trial in Denmark starting later this month.
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