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In-depth: Pope Francis' visit to Iraq is significant to Iraqis who have faced violence by scores of militant groups over previous years, but others doubt it will improve their lives
Anti-corruption expert Gina Chammas criticised the US and international institution for working with corrupt Lebanese officials for over three decades.
Pope urges end to violence on historic Iraq trip
The pope is defying the pandemic and renewed security fears to make a "long-awaited" trip to comfort one of the world's oldest Christian communities, while deepening his dialogue with Muslims.
Pope Francis 'happy' to land in Iraq
Banners all over Najaf have celebrated "the historic encounter, between the minarets and the church bells".
'Pilgrim of peace' Pope Francis heads to war-scarred Iraq
The pope left Rome early today for the four-day journey.
Pope Francis in Iraq: Healing, piety and PR
Comment: Pope Francis' highly anticipated visit to Iraq places a host of spiritual and political expectations on the charismatic pontiff. Here's hoping he can satisfy them all, writes Harry Hagopian.
Rights group urge probe over new Algeria torture allegations
Allegations that Algerian activists of a pro-democracy protest movement were tortured in detention have prompted rights groups to demand an ...
Kuwait ramps up measures amid spike in Covid-19 cases
A one month curfew has been imposed in Kuwait after a spike in Covid-19 cases were recorded on Thursday.
20 Yemen-bound migrants dead after thrown into sea: IOM
Smugglers reportedly panicked after 200 migrants packed onto a vessel which left Djibouti for Yemen, throwing 80 into the sea, according to the ...
Pope to visit Iraq as 'pilgrim of peace'
On the eve of his historic trip, Pope Francis extended the olive branch to those of other religious, describing himself as a "pilgrim of peace ...
Reclaiming the Middle East's evil eye tradition with Sayran
LA-based jewellery designer, Sayran Barzani, is reclaiming the Middle East's evil eye tradition with her eponymous label Sayran.
Clubhouse app creates a buzz in the Middle East
Bringing people together during the pandemic, this newest by-invite-only app is providing a space for Arabs, regardless of background, ...
Lives of Middle East, North Africa youth 'in jeopardy'
Many youth in the Middle East and North Africa are struggling a decade since the Arab Spring protests spread across the region.
Iraq's long road to justice for the Yazidi genocide
In-depth: Iraq has passed a landmark new bill offering reparations to victims of the Islamic State and formally recognising the Yazidi genocide. ...
Boris Johnson dismisses concern for Yemen amid aid cuts
The British premier said in his weekly session of Prime Minister's Questions that the crisis in Yemen was not among the 'issues of the hour'.
Pentagon: US contractor dies in Iraq rocket attack
A contractor died when at least 10 rockets slammed into an air base housing US and other coalition troops in western Iraq.
UK coronavirus strain detected in Tunisia
It is not clear how many cases of the variant have been recorded by the country.
Germany's far-right AfD placed under surveillance: report
Germany has placed the far-right Alternative for Germany under surveillance for posing a threat to democracy
Thousands defy Algeria curfew as protests resurge
Thousands of Algerians held anti-government protests, reviving a two-year-old pro-democracy movement in spite of lockdown measures.
Iraq gets first shipment vaccine from China
Iraq on Tuesday received 50,000 Sinopharm vaccines donated by China.
UK's 'inexplicable' cut to Yemen aid sparks outrage
The UK government said it would provide "at least" £87 million ($120 million) in aid this year, down from £164 million ($228 million) pledged ...
11 million jobs lost in MENA over Covid-19: report
Covid-19 is playing havoc with economic institutions in the MENA region, resulting in record job losses and a sharp increase in poverty, ...
Israeli court limits use of spy agency tracking virus
Israel's supreme court decided to forbid the use of a domestic spy agency to track infection cases, saying it constituted a blow to democracy.
Papal visit to Iraq to go ahead despite concerns
The 84-year-old pope will make his first visit to the country despite being in to coronavirus age risk group.
Most Syrian refugees suffer from some form of PTSD, a UK charity has revealed in a new grim report.
Tunisia's main parliamentary bloc Ennahdha rallied thousands of people Saturday in a demonstration.
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