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Struggling to pick your next book over Ramadan? The New Arab has compiled a guide of must-read Muslim stories from across the literary spectrum.
Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi praised the readiness of Iraqi forces to assume the anti-IS combat role when coalition troops leave.
Israel interrogates Al-Aqsa Mosque director amid 'Ramadan harassment'
Sheikh Omar Al-Kiswani, the director of Al-Aqsa Mosque, was summoned and interrogated by Israeli intelligence.
Saudi, Iranian officials hold direct talks in Baghdad: report
The first round of the talks, which marked the first major negotiations between Riyadh and Tehran since 2016, were held on April 9.
Israeli forces assault Palestinians outside Al-Aqsa Mosque: report
Nine Palestinians were injured and one arrested after prayers at the Al Aqsa Mosque on Saturday night.
Israeli forces assault Palestinians outside Al-Aqsa Mosque: report
Nine Palestinians were injured and
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.
Drone attack targets Iraq's Erbil airport in 'grand escalation'
The use of a drone marks an unprecedented escalation of the arms used to target US soldiers based in Erbil.
Syrian regime soldiers killed in attacks in Daraa, Idlib
Two Syrian regime soldiers were killed in an attack in the southern province of Daraa, while opposition forces ambushed a regime vehicle in ...
How Israel is trying to derail Palestinian elections
In-depth: With Palestinian legislative elections fast approaching, Israel has ramped up measures to sabotage the vote.
No elections without East Jerusalem, say Palestinian factions
Palestinian political factions on Monday unanimously agreed that no elections will take place without Jerusalemites taking part.
Ramadan breeds dread in crisis-hit Iraq
Faced with sharp price rises, a decline in the buying power of the dinar and rising unemployment, Iraqis enter the Muslim fasting month of ...
The Iraq Report: US troop withdrawal boosts Iranian ambitions
Iran views US reticence to continue operating in Iraq not only as a sign of weakness but as an opportunity to further cement its hold and power ...
Former Iraqi PM faces French lawsuit over protester killings
Five Iraqi families have brought a lawsuit in France against Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi, alleging that he was responsible for the killing ...
Syria Insight: Fears grow for Syrian refugees in Denmark
The Danish government has revoked the residencies of dozens of Syrian refugees, the first European country to do so, as part of new ...
Iraq charges five policemen following deadly suppression of protests
An Iraqi investigative committee has charged five policemen with unauthorised use of deadly force against protesters in Nasiriyah in February 2021, as activists expressed disappointment with the investigation.
Jordan king to address nation on palace turmoil
After the dramatic events involving Prince Hamzah, the king of Jordan has announced that he will make an address.
US-Iraqi strategic dialogue begins amid pro-Iran militia threats
Pro-Iran Iraqi militias issued a statement threatening to resume attacks on US troops.
Iraqi government approves expansion of Iran-linked Hashd Al-Shaabi militia
Iraq's government has approved 30,000 new members for the Iran-backed Hashd Al-Shaabi militia.
Two rockets hit near Iraq airbase hosting US soldiers
Two rockets hit in near proximity of an Iraqi airbase, injuring two American soldiers and one Iraqi civilian.
Iraq parliament approves 2021 budget
Iraq's 2021 budget was revealed by authorities on Thursday.
Iraq PM soothes security concern on Saudi visit
In a long-awaited meeting, the Saudi Arabia Crown Prince hosted the Iraqi PM in talks surrounding the kingdom's security, as well as tightening ...
Iraq PM seeks closer trade ties on Saudi visit
Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhemi has met with Mohammed bin Salman to discuss closer ties and cooperation.
Iraqi PM forms supreme committee to resurrect Mosul
Mosul was destroyed by IS. Now, almost four years after the city's re-capture by Iraqi government forces the city remains derelict.
An Iraqi militia called Rubu’ Allah organised a military parade in central Baghdad.
Citizens of the US, UK and most EU member states will be able to take advantage of the new rules.
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