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The Syrian regime is believed to be holding four American captives.
Soldiers have been deployed across Khartoum to close off roads amid calls for protests.
As oil prices dive, Iraq seek to diversify economy
Iraqi Kurdistan is diversifying its economy as oil prices dive and the coronavirus pandemic destabilizes the economy.
Many thorny global situations hinge on US election outcome
Donald Trump's election was a shock to the US and the international community. Here's how each presidency may affect the international community.
Iraq arrests ex-governor for multi-million dollar graft
Nawfel Akoub, who was sacked as governor of Nineveh in March 2019 after a ferry sank killing 150 people, had evaded arrest by hiding Iraqi ...
US elections and the Eastern Mediterranean tinderbox
Analysis: The road to a solution between Athens and Ankara is shorter if it does not pass through Washington.
As US vote looms, Gulf powers count Trump blessings
Donald Trump's Middle Eastern policy has emboldened many Gulf Arab monarchies.
Iran to focus on selling weapons after embargo lifted
Iran has announced that it is more likely to sell weapons to other countries, rather than buy them, after the end of a longstanding UN arms ...
Iran says UN arms embargo on Tehran 'lifted'
It was "a momentous day for the international community," the Iranian ministry said on Sunday, adding the world had stood with Tehran "in ...
Libya arrests senior coastguard official over human trafficking
Abd al-Rahman Milad is the first senior coastguard official to be arrested over human trafficking.
Iran announces its coronavirus death toll passes 30,000 killed
Iran has one of the highest rates of covid-19 in the Middle East as the country struggles under the pressure of the pandemic.
US condemns Turkey over reported test of Russian system
The US criticised NATO ally Turkey after Ankara reportedly tested its Russian-made advanced air defence missile system.
Turkey tests Russian-made S-400 defence system
Turkey's military has reportedly test-fired the Russian S-400 air defence system in the Black Sea province of Sinop.
EU condemns Turkey 'provocations' in eastern Med
European leaders discussed the ongoing standoff at a summit in Brussels.
Iran says cyber attack targeted country's ports
The cyber attacks targeting Iranian ports and another government institution have been blamed on the Islamic Republic's 'sworn enemies'.
US court gives Iranian jail term for sanction evasion
Seyed Sajjad Shahidian has been sentenced to 23 months in prison for running a business that helped people in Iran evade US sanctions.
Sudanese businessman organises 'ice-breaker' Israel trip
Sudanese businessman Abu al-Qassem is planning a trip to Israel which he hopes will 'break the ice'.
Prospects of US mediation in the Lebanon-Israel border talks
Comment: As Israel and Lebanon begin landmark maritime border talks, Joe Macaron takes an in-depth look at the players and issues involved in ...
EU sanctions senior Putin aides over Navalny, Libya
The EU sanctioned Putin's inner circle over the poisoning of opposition figure Alexei Navalny and Kremlin meddling in Libya's civil war.
Virtual aid conference to be held for Rohingya refugees
The conference will be co-hosted by the UN, US, and EU to help fund the Rohingya refugees made homeless after Myanmar military massacres.
Sudan 'given 24 hours' to normalise ties with Israel
Washington has reportedly given Khartoum until the end of Thursday to agree to establish diplomatic relations with Israel or face continued ...
Setbacks and subtle victories: One year of Lebanon protests
Despite setbacks, Lebanon's uprising has made some gains.
Iran's dilemma in Nagorno-Karabakh
Analysis: Sharing borders with Armenia and Azerbaijan, Iran is walking a geopolitical tightrope with the crisis.
Iranian militias re-name Syrian streets names after Khomeini, Solemani
Iranian militias in eastern Syria are changing the names of local streets in a 'provocative and sectarian' way in an effort to forcibly alter ...
HRW has urged sanctions for Assad and Russia over attacks on Idlib.
Iran marked its highest single-day record for new deaths and infections from the coronavirus.
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