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Comment: The impunity with which the US waged their invasion of Iraq paved the way for a culture of statebuilding based on more of the same, writes Ruba Ali Al-Hassani.
Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias called Monday for the pullout of foreign forces from Libya, during a visit to the eastern city of Benghazi.
Iran limits cooperation with EU over sanctions
Iran's foreign ministry said it is suspending cooperation with the European Union in various fields following the bloc's decision to blacklist several Iranian security officials over a 2019 protest crackdown.
Germany demands Syria be held accountable over chemical weapons
Germany's Foreign Minister demanded Syria's government be held accountable after an investigation from a global watchdog said the regime used ...
The Iraq Report: US troop withdrawal boosts Iranian ambitions
Iran views US reticence to continue operating in Iraq not only as a sign of weakness but as an opportunity to further cement its hold ...
Qatar Red Crescent to launch $100 million vaccination project
Qatar Red Crescent is raising funds to reach the $100 million needed for a global vaccination initiative aiming vulnerable populations in 20 countries.
WHO urges Arabic-language Ramadan dramas to cut smoking scenes
The global health body called for the advertising of tobacco and smoking products to be banned from Ramadan dramas.
Somalia parliament approves two-year extension to president’s term
Somalia's ongoing political turmoil deepened on Monday as the country's lower house approved a two-year extension to the president's four-year ...
Sudan to receive $400 million in Saudi, UAE aid
Sudan is getting $400 million to help with its agricultural production from Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
Iran used fake Instagram accounts to nab Israelis
Israeli spy agencies accused Iran of using fake social media accounts to lure its citizens abroad to harm them.
EU sanctions 8 Iranian security officials over 2019 crackdown
The EU on Monday added eight Iranian security officials to a sanctions blacklist over a 2019 protest crackdown.
British-Palestinian filmmaker Farah Nabulsi's wins BAFTA for 'The Present'
A British-Palestinian filmmaker won a prestigious award for her short film, 'The Present'.
Lebanon extends area claimed in border dispute with Israel
Public Works Minister Michel Najjar told reporters that he has signed an amendment of the decree that would formally extend Lebanon’s border.
JNF moves towards approval for West Bank land purchases
Israel's Jewish National Fund's executive committee has approved a proposal to allow the buying of West Bank lands, leaving just one more hurdle ...
One dead, one injured in Paris hospital shooting: police
An unidentified attacker shot dead a man and badly injured a woman outside a Paris hospital
Israeli parliamentarian Ofer Cassif files complaint over 'police violence'
An Israeli parliamentarian has accused police of beating him up during a protest in East Jerusalem.
Russian prison threatens to force-feed Navalny amid weight loss
Russian prison officials are threatening to start force-feeding jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny after losing nearly 10kg.
Palestinian teenager lost an eye due to 'Israeli bullet'
A 14-year-old Palestinian child lost an eye after being shot in the eye with a 'sponge-tipped bullet' by an Israeli soldier.
Everyone is talking about Jordan - except Jordanian journalists
In-depth: Whatever happened - a coup, sedition, or an overzealous royal family seeking to stamp out internal opposition - one thing is clear: ...
Jordan's Prince Hamzah spared prosecution despite fresh allegations
Despite fresh allegations and a scathing media rebuke, Prince Hamzah will not face prosecution over an alleged coup in Jordan.
Assad regime used chemical weapons in 2018 attack: OPCW
Bashar Al-Assad's air force used chemical weapons in a 2018 attack on Saraqib, the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons said.
34 migrants dead after boat capsizes off Djibouti: IOM
Dozens of migrants from Yemen drowned after their boat capsized off the coast of Djibouti.
Erdogan vows Turkish support for Ukraine amid Russia tensions
The comment comes despite warm relations between Russia and Turkey.
Saudi Arabia approves shortened Taraweeh prayers for Mecca, Medina
A new 30-minute limit will be placed on the nightly Taraweeh prayers in mosques across the kingdom.
Four Yemeni journalists have been sentenced to death by the Houthis.
Egypt and Lebanon have announced that the holy month of Ramadan will begin on Tuesday.
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