Breaking News
At least eight migrants and guards died during a fire that started on Sunday at a migrants holding facility in Sanaa
Pope Francis flew for Rome from Baghdad on Monday morning after a four-day historical papal visit in Iraq
Saudi-led coalition jets pound Yemen capital after Houthi strikes
A Saudi-led military coalition mounted air strikes on Yemen's Houthi-controlled capital Sanaa after intercepting a flurry of drones and missiles launched by the Iran-backed rebels, state media reported.
Canada calls for Syrian regime to face torture charges
Canada has called on the UN to hold the Assad regime accountable for crimes against its own people after a similar request by the Netherlands.
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.
Thirty-eight dead in Myanmar's 'bloodiest' day since coup: UN
The UN said at least 38 people died in the "bloodiest" day of Myanmar's crisis.
UK coronavirus strain detected in Tunisia
It is not clear how many cases of the variant have been recorded by the country.
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, ...
Polisario blames UN for 'political deadlock' over Western Sahara
Pro-independence rebels fighting Morocco for Western Sahara said the United Nations was responsible for "political deadlock" over the disputed ...
War turning Yemen into broken state, beyond repair: UN
The war in Yemen is turning the impoverished country into an "unviable state" that will be almost beyond repair, a top UN official warned.
Iraq to receive first delivery of Covid-19 vaccines
Iraq is experiencing a resurgence in Covid-19 cases attributed to new strains spreading in the country.
Jordan ministers sacked for virus rules breach
The pair were asked to step down by Prime Minister Bisher al-Khasawneh, a move immediately endorsed by King Abdullah II, according to a ...
Iran's virus deaths cross 60,000 mark
Iran passed over the 60,000 fatalities caused by coronavirus, as the country is in the midst of the Middle East's worst outbreak of the illness
West Bank schools shut amid spike in Covid-19 variants
Testing conducted by Palestinian health authorities revealed three quarters of Covid-19 patients we infected with the UK variant.
Vatican envoy to Iraq tests positive for coronavirus: officials
The Vatican's ambassador to Iraq Mitja Leskovar has been travelling across the country in recent weeks to prepare for the pope's ambitious visit.
59 Algerian pro-democracy activists released from jail: ministry
Dozens of pro-democracy activists were released from jail, Algeria's justice ministry confirmed on Saturday.
Film review: The sophomore feature by Scottish writer-director Ben Sharrock lives up its title, portraying the purgatorial existence of asylum ...
Remembering Palestinian poet and author, Mourid Barghouti
The world bid farewell to the celebrated poet Mourid Barghouti in February. A champion of the Palestinian cause, Palestinian authors share their ...
Climate-conflict nexus behind decade of displacement in MENA
Over 1.5 million people have been affected by disaster displacements, with floods and droughts being the principal causes.
Biden moves to reengage with Palestinians after Israel focus
Joe Biden’s administration is seeking reach out to the Palestinian leadership and engage both sides in a lasting solution.
After Facebook, Twitter ban, Trump fans turn elsewhere
Gab instead of Twitter, MeWe over Facebook, Telegram for messaging and Discord for insiders.
UN nuclear watchdog 'deeply concerned' over Iran site
The UN's atomic watchdog said it was 'deeply concerned' by the possible presence of nuclear material at an undeclared site in Iran.
Suu Kyi's lawyer soldiers on 'in defence of democracy'
The lawyer representing Aung San Suu Kyi says her trial will help determine whether Myanmar's people again become "slaves" of the military.
The result of the talks will be released later on Sunday, Tehran's ambassador to the UN agency said.
Algeria's president pardoned jailed anti-government activists and announced early elections.
Sign up to get this in your inbox every week
Sign up to get this in your inbox every week
Want to keep up to date with
the latest news from the Middle East?
Subscribe to our newsletter today!
