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The US has ordered new sanctions on five Iranian entities, accusing them of spreading online disinformation in order to influence upcoming US presidential elections.
Ersin Tatar, a right-wing candidate favoured by Turkish President Erdogan, has narrowly won presidential elections in the unrecognised Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.
'Innocent Yemenis dying' UN says, amid escalating violence
The United Nations said innocent Yemenis are still dying because of the brutal conflict, which has since the end of September killed at least eight civilians.
Turkish Cypriots vote for new leader amid EastMed tensions
North Cyprus on Sunday is holding a presidential vote for a new leader amid heightened tensions in the eastern Mediterranean.
Flights resume between Libyan capital and Benghazi
Flights between Libya's capital Tripoli and Benghazi resumed amid an easing of tensions between the UN-recognised government and rival ...
Yemen in Focus: Joyous prisoner release after years-long misery
This week we focus on a long-anticipated prisoner release in Yemen.
Yemen prisoner swap sees scores more freed
More than 350 prisoners were freed on the second day of a landmark exchange between Yemen's warring sides.
Hard-won Yemen prisoner swap gets under way
A prison exchange between the Yemeni government and Houthi rebels have begun.
Indonesia FM calls for 'equal access' to coronavirus vaccines
Indonesia's foreign minister Retno Marsudi said it is crucial that developing countries have 'equal access' to a future coronavirus vaccine.
Libya oil field resumes production as rivals face talks
Libya's state oil firm gave the green light Sunday for production to resume at a major oil field, as the UN announced 'face-to-face" talks ...
Israel rejects US F-35 sale to Qatar, citing QME
'Security and our superiority in the region are the most significant things,' Israel's intelligence minister said following Qatar's request for ...
Libyan militia is holding 60 migrants hostage, says MSF
A Libyan militia known as Al-Ammu has abducted hundreds of migrants, now holding at least 60 hostage in 'appalling' conditions, seeking ransom ...
Freed French hostage reveals conversion to Islam in Mali
Seventy-five-year-old Sophie Petronin says she 'transformed detention... into a spiritual retreat' while captive in Mali.
Yemenis return home after 'mercy flight' to Jordan
The UN organised two evacuation flights to Amman in February, the first carrying seven children and the second with 24 other patients.
Yemen in Focus: Soon-to-be-released detainees dying in Houthi prisons
This week we focus on abductees dying in Houthi prisons, a damning UN report revealing grave violations against children and more.
Yemen prisoner swap agreed: government, rebel sources
The government and the rebel Houthis have agreed to exchanged some 1,000 prisoners.
Yemen calls for emergency UN Security Council session
Yemen has called for an emergency UN Security Council session to discuss the Houthi rebels' ongoing Marib offensive, where more than 3 million ...
France says no evidence of Hezbollah explosives stores
France's foreign ministry has rebuffed Washington’s claim, saying there was “nothing tangible” to confirm that the Shia group had stored ...
Yemen sides meet in Geneva for prisoner swap talks
Yemen’s warring sides began peace consultations in Switzerland for prisoner swaps.
US claims Hezbollah stockpiling 'Beirut destroying explosive' across Europe
A senior US official has accused Hezbollah of stockpiling ammonia nitrate across Europe.
Yemen prisoner swap talks postponed to Friday
If realised, the UN-sponsored prison exchange deal would be the largest since Yemen's war erupted in 2014.
Ireland's growing influence in the Middle East
Unburdened by the colonial legacies dogging other countries in Western Europe, Ireland has received a warm reception in the Arab world.
Yemen warring sides in 'final' talks on prisoner-swap deal
Yemen's warring sides will met in Geneva on Thursday for UN-sponsored talks on a deal to release more than 1,400 prisoners.
PSG chief Al-Khelaifi and ex-FIFA official Valcke trial starts
The trial of Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi and FIFA's former secretary general Jerome Valcke began on Monday.
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