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Leaders from across the Arab World offered their condolences to the Queen of the United Kingdom following the death of her husband Prince Philip on Friday.
When an important Iranian ship off the coast of Yemen was attacked this week, it marked an escalation in the Middle East's shadow war.
Covid-19: A year of repression in the Middle East
In-depth: Amnesty International's annual report for 2020/21 reveals the scope of the abuses Middle Eastern governments perpetrated while the pandemic was raging.
Oman extends lockdown as coronavirus cases surge
Covid-19 cases in Oman have been rising despite a vaccination campaign that began in December.
US climate envoy attends UAE Climate Dialogue
The United States Special Presidential Envoy for Climate attended the regional climate dialogue, where MENA countries re-committed to the Paris ...
Jordanian prince's criticism put kingdom's allies in bind
King Abdullah II got support expressed from Jordan's allies as his half-brother criticised how the country is rules.
World leaders rally behind Jordan's King Abdullah II
Arab states and Washington have expressed support for Jordan's king amid claims of an attempted coup.
US-Iran meeting in Vienna signals new hope for JCPOA
Comment: It's better for the US to return to the JCPOA quickly, as the Iranian elections may cause unhelpful political posturing by Tehran, ...
Coronavirus surges across Arab world despite vaccine progress
Health authorities across the Arab world are reporting an alarming rise in coronavirus infections as the fasting month of Ramadan approaches.
Reported 'black market' dodges unofficial Turkish-Saudi trade blockade
Turkish traders are reportedly shipping products to third countries before they are exported to Saudi Arabia.
Yemen pilgrimage draws crowds despite war, coronavirus
A large number of worshippers are doing the pilgrimage to the tomb of Prophet Hud in Yemen despite the war and the pandemic.
Oman and China sign visa waiver agreement
Oman and China signed a waiver visa agreement on Monday, as the two countries held talks on strengthening ties.
Yemen's Houthi rebels renew Marib campaign amid diplomatic push
Saudi-led coalition jets bombed the Houthi rebels as they continued the offensive to claim Marib, while UN and US diplomats traveled to Riyadh ...
Houthi attack sparks fire at Saudi oil terminal
The latest in an upsurge of cross-border attacks has sparked a fire at a Saudi oil facility on Friday, authorities said.
Mauritania admits Qatar boycott 'a mistake'
Spokesperson for the Mauritanian government, Sidi Ould Salem, said Nouakchott should never have cut ties with Qatar.
'Iranian missile hits Israeli-owned cargo ship' in Arabian Sea
The ship, owned by XT Management and based in the port city of Haifa, was able to continue its voyage.
China seeks to protect Iran nuclear deal, defend ties
Beijing said it will protect ties with Tehran, amid reports that large amounts of Iranian oil have been transferred to China.
Saudi ceasefire plan unlikely to pause Yemen war: analysts
Saudi officials are engaging in back-channel talks with Houthi rebels, but observers say a lasting ceasefire is unlikely to materialise.
Syrian foreign minister visits Oman as countries bolster relations
The Syrian regime and Omani have further strengthened relations.
Why Turkey wants Biden to salvage the JCPOA
Analysis: As divisions grow among Washington's partners, Turkey will likely stand in the camp of states that see the JCPOA's survival as serving ...
Mauritania re-establishes diplomatic ties with Qatar after four-year freeze
Mauritania re-opened its diplomatic channel to Qatar after a four-year freeze following the Saudi-led freeze.
US, Belgium, France and Japan hold Mideast naval exercise
The US, FRance, Belgium and Japan hold a naval exercise in the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman despite tensions with Iran over the ...
Israel's Netanyahu promises direct flights to Saudi Arabia
The Israeli premier made the pledge as part of his campaign to win reelection.
Former Tunisia PM to attend UAE-Israel conference
Tunisia has refused to follow in the footsteps of the UAE, Bahrain, Sudan and Morocco and normalise ties with Israel.
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