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Comment: The lawsuit will have implications for the US intelligence apparatus, and under a potential Biden presidency could even shape US policy towards Saudi Arabia, writes Courtney Freer.
Comment: The Home Secretary's spectacular lack of humanity towards migrants is obscuring the very real damage her government is doing to the country, writes Malia Bouattia.
Saudi ex-spy chief's lawsuit spotlights secret power plays
A lawsuit filed in the US by a former Saudi spy chief makes a number of disturbing accusations against the secretive kingdom.
Fact-checking site refutes claims of Qatari financing of Hezbollah
An Arabic fact-checking site has refuted misleading claims by US network Fox News that Qatar is allegedly financing Iran-backed Lebanese ...
Disgraced former Spanish king 'hiding in Abu Dhabi'
A Spanish newspaper alleges scandal-hit former king Juan Carlos is staying in a $12,000-a-night suite at the Emirates Palace hotel, after ...
Disgraced former Spanish king 'hiding in Abu Dhabi'
A Spanish newspaper alleges scandal-hit former king Juan Carlos is staying in a $12,000-a-night suite at the Emirates Palace hotel, after fleeing Spain on a private jet a week ago
Exiled Saudi spy in Canada faces new death threat
Saad al-Jabri, who is suing the crown prince for allegedly plotting his murder, is under security protection following reports of a fresh ...
UK angry at 'unacceptably high' Channel migrant numbers
British interior minister Priti Patel deplored the number of migrants crossing into the UK from France.
Saudi Arabia seeks to tame powerful cyber armies
Saudi Arabia is concerned about the level of hyper-nationalism present online - and the use of royal family images.
The Dictatorship Syndrome by Alaa Al Aswany
Book Club: Alaa Al Aswany explains dictatorship as a disease whose causes and symptoms must be thoroughly studied if we wish to eradicate it.
Israel, Hezbollah 'don't want new war': Experts
Tensions between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah spiked last Monday along the UN-demarcated Blue Line after months of relative calm.
Saudi king leaves hospital after gall bladder operation
The octogenarian leader has ended a 10-day stint in hospital for gall bladder surgery, authorities said in a rare announcement about the king's ...
Jordan king announces nationwide election for 10 November
Jordanians will go to the polls on 10 November for parliamentary elections.
Malaysia's ex-PM guilty in 1st trial for 1MDB looting
Prosecutors said the case had "tarnished the country's image as a kleptocracy" and sought a deterrent sentence to remind those in public office ...
Saudi TV reports King Salman's surgery successful
The Saudi leader was admitted to hospital earlier this week for gall bladder problems.
Kuwait emir to travel to US for medical treatment
Kuwait's 91-year-old emir will travel to the US for medical treatment on Thursday following his hospitalisation last week.
Ailing Saudi king chairs cabinet meeting from hospital
The 84-year-old Saudi king chaired a cabinet meeting via a video conference from hospital after his was taken in for gall bladder problems.
Morocco journalist stays behind bars for 'indecent assault'
A Moroccan court has ordered that the chief editor of Moroccan independent daily Akhbar Al-Yaoum remain in custody over charges of "indecent ...
Saudi journalist dies after prison release over unnamed 'disease'
Saleh Al-Shehi, who was detained for his criticism of the Saudi state, was released from prison in May but died shortly after.
Saudi King Salman rushed to hospital for checks
Saudi Arabia's King Salman has been taken to hospital due to an inflamed gall bladder.
Fugitive Saudi official 'embezzled $11 billion in state funds'
Saudi Arabia has arrested the children and brother of Saad al-Jabri in an attempt to force his return.
Kuwait’s 91-year-old ruler admitted to hospital for medical checkup
Kuwait’s 91-year-old ruler Sabah Al Ahmad Al Sabah has been admitted to hospital for a checkup, with the state-run KUNA news agency saying he is ...
Malaysia freezes $340 million in 1MDB scandal-linked PetroSaudi funds
The Malaysian court granted a temporary freeze whilst it considers a hearing on the matter, set for the end of August.
European football ban on Abu Dhabi-owned Manchester City overturned
Manchester City were banned from European football for two years after being accused of breaking funding rules.
The Half-sister of embattled Princess Raiyah bint Al-Hussein marries British journalist Ned Donovan.
Countries are putting forward their candidates for WTO head.
A Houthi spokesman has said that 'sensitive sites' within the kingdom are now in the group's radar.
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