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#IWD2020: The Women of Nineveh magazine hopes to give a voice to the women of northern Iraq's diverse religious and ethnic groups.
Over the past year, the Libya conflict has become increasingly more dangerous.
Turkey set to deploy troops to Libya
Erdogan has announced that the Turkish parliament will vote on deploying Turkish forces to Libya following a formal request from the UN-backed Government of National Accord.
The Iraq Report: Shia militia domination feeds IS growth
This week, concerns are growing that the demise of IS is fuelling extremism at the other end of the sectarian spectrum, threatening to further ...
Iran-linked militia ignores Iraq army demand for checkpoint handover
The Iraqi government is facing a push back from Iran-linked militias in the Nineveh region who are refusing to hand over their positions.
Iraqis speak out on heightening US-Iran tensions
The New Arab speaks to Iraqis about their views and concerns over the talk of war between the US and Iran, and how it could affect them and their country.
Bringing the Taliban to the table
Comment: With the threat of Islamic State looming on the horizon, the Central Asian republics have begun working with the Taliban on a political ...
The Iraq Report: Thousands of children tortured by authorities
This week's round-up of under-reported news from Iraq focuses on the conditions necessary for a new rise of militancy, notably, the jailing of ...
Asian Cup 2019: Qatar victorious in Gulf blockade derby
A 2-0 win against Saudi Arabia put Qatar to the top of the qualifying group.
Iraq's Sunni authority slams grand mufti's anti-Christmas fatwa
Iraq's top Sunni authority has distanced itself from anti-Christmas remarks made by Iraq's grand mufti in a religious sermon.
Iraqi-Kurdish cooperation in Kirkuk vital for defeating Islamic State
Comment: Baghdad must recognise that a multiethnic joint security force would be much more effective at disrupting Islamic State activity, ...
Iraq's double triumph: This week in Middle East football
For the first time in almost 30 years, Iraq hosted the AFC Cup final, and topped it off with a well-earned win.
Islamic State 'seeking new stronghold in central Asia'
Fighters returning to home nations after the collapse of the IS group's 'caliphate' continue to pose a threat, especially those using ...
Polls close after parliamentary elections in Iraq's Kurdish region
Polls close after parliamentary elections in Iraq's Kurdish region attracted a low turnout.
The Iraq Report: Changing of guard won't change Iraq
Our fortnightly round-up from Iraq features more on the new premier, Adel Abdul Mahdi, who has close ties to both Iran and the United States.
Campaigning begins for Iraqi Kurdish parliamentary vote
The election is not expected to change the political map in Kurdistan, experts say, but could shed light on the divisions that emerged after last year's independence referendum.
Syrian regime forces attack rebels in Latakia's Turkmen Mountains
Syrian rebels holed up in the Jebel Turkmen mountains in Latakia province have come under attack by regime forces, despite the area ...
In-depth: The chaotic situation in Syria has seen the creation of many militias and the militarisation of many political parties. We have ...
'The Syrian revolution is not dead'
Analysis: Many consider the armed opposition defeated and the Syrian uprising dead. But Syria's rebels are keeping faith in their revolution, ...
The Iraq Report: MPs fearing corruption charges flee Iraq
Our weekly round-up of events in Iraq
Iraq begins hand recount of May ballots from Kirkuk
Iraq's federal elections in May were marred by allegations of fraud and irregularities, largely blamed on electronic voting machines meant to ...
Blast near ballot warehouse in Iraq’s Kirkuk kills two
A suicide bombing targeting a ballot warehouse in Iraq's Kirkuk killed at least two and wounded 21 others just days before a manual recount of ...
Turkmenistan readies for crackdown on polygamy
Reclusive Turkmenistan has appeared to be cracking down on polygamous relationships, with the parliament issuing new legislation against the ...
The Iraq Report: Iraqi democracy smoulders amid political violence
Investigating the fire at the ballot warehouse after the recount was ordered - our weekly round-up of the latest news from Iraq.
IS has threatened to target Iraqi polling stations as parliamentary elections close in.
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