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Berlin called in the Moroccan ambassador in Berlin for 'urgent' talks, after Rabat said it had suspended contacts with Germany's embassy.
Morocco has suspended contacts with the German embassy, the foreign minister announced in a letter.
Western Sahara returns to European Court of Justice
The export of goods from Western Sahara by Morocco are contested by the pro-independence Polisario Front, which will be discussed at the European Court of Justice
Saudi opposition party, exiled activists, welcome US Khashoggi report
The opposition National Assembly Party consists of activists and academics calling for democracy in Saudi Arabia.
Libya speaker calls for 'representative' government
The head of Libya's parliament called the interim prime minister to form a "representative" government.
Remembering Palestinian poet and author, Mourid Barghouti
The world bid farewell to the celebrated poet Mourid Barghouti in February. A champion of the Palestinian cause, Palestinian authors share their memories of the great writer.
UAE-backed forces 'detained, tortured' Yemen journalist after Emmy-nominated report
Yemen journalist Adel Al-Hasani was arrested in September and has reportedly been tortured and mistreated by forces loyal to the UAE.
Israel arrests four Palestinians for 'throwing snow' at settler
The four Palestinian boys were arrested in Hebron and are now under investigation by Israeli police.
Olympic powerbroker to go on trial in Geneva
Sheikh Ahmad al-Fahad al-Sabah will go on trial for forgery, allegations he claims are motivated by political factions within Kuwait.
With Lokman Slim's assassination, Lebanon sinks further into impunity
Comment: While Lokman Slim's killing may not lead to accountability, it will certainly not silence his comrades, writes Cilina Nasser.
Israel's chief epidemiologist angers UAE with coronavirus accusations
Hundreds of Israelis have tested positive for Covid-19 after returning from the UAE, according to official data.
Doubt and division cast a shadow over Palestinian elections
In-depth: Amid political infighting and public mistrust, Palestinians are sceptical as to whether the first national elections in 15 years will ...
New Egypt uprising 'inevitable,' say Muslim Brothers
A spokesman for the Muslim Brotherhood has predicted that Egypt will witness an uprising against the practices of President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi.
US launches work on consulate in disputed Western Sahara
The United States started the "process of establishing" a consulate in contested Western Sahara, after Washington recognised Morocco's ...
Qatar-Saudi border reopens after thaw
Saudi shut its side of Qatar's only land border in June 2017 as part of a package of sanctions on Doha.
Qatar Airways to fly over Saudi for first time
Qatar Airways will fly over Saudi Arabia for the first time since the Gulf crisis.
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 delegations arrive at GCC summit in Saudi Arabia
All six GCC delegations have arrived at Saudi Arabia's al-Ula to commence the 41st summit, which will mark the end of the three-year long Gulf ...
Trump official confirms breakthrough in ending Gulf crisis
It comes after borders between Qatar and Saudi Arabia were reopened.
Qatar emir lands in Saudi Arabia for GCC summit
Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani has landed in the Saudi city of Al-Ula to participate in the GCC summit.
Saudi Arabia to end blockade on Qatar: Kuwait
Saudi Arabia will reopen its borders and airspace to Qatar, the Kuwaiti foreign minister said, more than three years after Riyadh sealed both ...
Oman's sultan, Bahraini king to skip GCC summit
Oman's Deputy Prime Minister Fahd bin Mahmoud Al-Said and Bahrain's Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa will represent their countries at ...
'All Gulf leaders' to attend GCC summit in Saudi
A statement by the Gulf Cooperation Council confirmed that all leaders of member states will attend the annual summit in Saudi Arabia's ...
Gulf crisis resolution in balance ahead of summit
GCC states are scheduled to meet in Riyadh for the annual summit on Tuesday, where a much-anticipated resolve to the crisis is expected.
Turkish imports to the Maghreb region have risen sharply, especially "Made in Turkey" textiles.
The KUNA state-run news agency did not specify how Sheikh Nasser died.
This week we focus on a women's movement that calls for the right to political participation.
The African Union launched a study platform to improve migration governance on the continent.
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