Iran's nuclear department has reportedly asked the UN's nuclear watchdog to abstain from publishing details on its nuclear program which could sow confusion among the international community
Iran’s Foreign Minister Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said the Islamic Republic sent a warning to the US for its 'illegal' measures against Tehran's diplomats.
France shuts more mosques ahead of ‘separatism bill’ debate
The French interior minister announced the closure of nine Muslim places of worship, one day before he met with French Muslim leaders to discuss a controversial new bill.
Iran deal architect named for Biden State Department
Wendy Sherman will serve as deputy secretary of state in the Biden administration.
Pompeo’s Yemen policy may cause 'worst famine in decades'
“Yemenis are crowding into markets and shops to stockpile whatever they can afford. Families are terrified that no more food or other supplies ...
US calls Bahrain, UAE 'major security partners'
The designation is previously unheard of.
Pompeo hits Iran, China, Cuba in last-minute sanctions push
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo imposed sanctions on China, Iran and Cuba in a last-minute push aimed at boxing in President-elect ...
Why Israel and Turkey could reset fraught relations
Analysis: With rapid changes in the Middle East amid a fluid geopolitical landscape, Turkey could be poised to mend ties with Israel.
US troops cut to 2,500 in Afghanistan and Iraq
"Today, the United States is closer than ever to ending nearly two decades of war and welcoming in an Afghan-owned, Afghan-led peace process."
Capitol rioters sought to 'capture and assassinate' lawmakers: prosecutors
"Strong evidence... supports that the intent of the Capitol rioters was to capture and assassinate elected officials in the United States ...
US blacklists China's CNOOC, S&P deletes from stock indices
The move reflects outgoing President Donald Trump's flurry of last minute pressure on Beijing as his days in office wind down.
Turkey urges dialogue with US after missile sanctions
Turkey's defence minister told foreign reporters in Ankara that Turkey was in discussions to receive a second batch of the advanced S-400 ...
Tech fuelled the Arab Spring, then helped quash it
Comment: Social media played an important role in the Arab uprisings, but over the last decade, authoritarian regimes have embraced this ...
Muslim official 'forced to remove hijab' in police custody
A Muslim elected official is filing a lawsuit in federal court in Alexandria, Virginia after she was forced to remove her hijab in police ...
Iran warns against interference over seized SKorea ship
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps seized the Hankuk Chemi and arrested its multinational crew of 20 near the strategic Strait of Hormuz one ...
Biden taps William Burns as CIA chief
William Burns had been considered a likely candidate to lead the State Department under President-elect Joe Biden, given his deep experience with Iran.
Bahrain opens airspace to Qatar airplanes as blockade eased
Bahrain on Monday became the last of the former Gulf blockading countries to lift its embargo on Qatar.
Defying humanitarian warnings, Pompeo brands Yemen's Houthis as 'terrorists'
The US moved to designate Yemen's Houthis as a terror organisation on Sunday, in a last minute Trump administration move that will only be ...
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 ...
US envoy visits Western Sahara after Morocco-Israel deal
The US is set to open a consulate in the contested Western Sahara.
The teachers were right all along
Comment: The government's refusal to listen to the National Education Union's advice on how to protect schools and students is nothing but a ...
Iran voices 'extreme concern' over US detainee rights
Tehran has mirrored the US in expressing 'extreme concern' over detainee rights.
UK under fire for forcing anti-Semitism definition on universities
A group of lawyers have written an open letter condemning the UK minister's threats and accusing him of undermining free expression.
US transport secretary leads exit from White House
The Trump administration's transport secretary resigned over the storming of the US Capitol by supporters of President Donald Trump.
Afghan negotiators are having a challenging time with the peace process.