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Comment: The root causes of Islamic State in Syria were never adequately addressed, and now, as the world is distracted, a resurgence seems afoot, writes Sam Hamad.
Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas announced dates for the first Palestinian elections in more than 15 years.
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."
Who will protect Rohingyas sent to remote, flood-prone island?
Comment: The international community must act now to prevent further atrocities against Rohingya refugees, writes CJ Werleman.
How a multiracial coalition powered Georgia's Democrats to victory
In-depth: Georgia's different minority communities worked together to help tip the balance in Senate runoffs, ultimately shaping the trajectory ...
Netanyahu offers Palestinian-Israelis a 'new era' despite 'racist incitement'
The prime minister has previously 'warned' Israeli voters of crowds of Palestinian citizens of Israel heading to the polls.
Tunisia's revolutionary demand for economic justice remains unmet
In-depth: The political freedoms of Tunisia's revolution have not brought economic equality, with wealth still concentrated in the hands of a ...
UN urges US to reverse 'Houthis terrorism' plan
Mark Lowcock will speak to the UN Security Council and warn of the devastating consequences that would follow, if the US labels the ...
France deploys carrier to eastern Mediterranean in 'anti-IS operation'
France's Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier was deployed to the eastern Mediterranean, Paris confirmed.
Where does Gulf reconciliation leave the UAE?
Analysis: While the GCC summit constituted a historic breakthrough, it merely addressed a symptom of the Gulf crisis without resolving its root ...
Distrust of Boris must not erode confidence in vaccine
Comment: Debunking anti-vax conspiracy theories means taking an honest look at the profiteering and incompetence of Boris Johnson's government, ...
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 ...
Sheldon Adelson, casino mogul and hawkish Trump donor, dies
Sheldon Adelson, billionaire mogul and die-hard Israel supporter, died on Tuesday.
Trumpism and the political future of America
In-depth: A common observation of Trumpism is that it is unprecedented, an aberration or un-American. History shows that none of these are the ...
Malaysia declares virus emergency, sparking anger
Critics of Malaysia's government have accused authorities of attempting to use the coronavirus pandemic to cling to power, after the king ...
Saudi welcomes US labelling Yemen rebels 'terrorists'
Saudi Arabia, who leads a military coalition supporting the government against Houthi rebels, said it welcomed the US decision to label the Iran-backed group as a terrorist organisation.
Yemen's Houthis defiant as aid agencies fear terror label
Yemen's rebel leaders brushed off the designation, while one of the largest aid agencies active in the war-torn country said the move would ...
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 ...
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 ...
Netanyahu court date postponed amid coronavirus lockdown
Netanyahu's court date has been postponed after Israel locked down once more over covid-19 concerns.
UN envoy arrives in Aden after deadly airport blast
Special envoy Martin Griffiths arrived at Aden airport, where he expressed his condolences and emphasised the need for a solution to the ...
Warnock, Ossoff win in Georgia, handing Democrats Senate control
Democrats won both Georgia Senate seats, and with them, the US Senate majority.
Mnuchin meets Qatari, Egyptian counterparts in Cairo
The meeting was the first time a Qatari official visited Egypt since the Saudi-led blockade began in 2017.
Democrats win first Georgia runoff, control of Senate close
The Democrats took a huge leap towards seizing control of the US Senate as they won the first of two Georgia run-offs.
Saudi Arabia concluded the GCC Summit by confirming that the embargo between Qatar has been lifted.
Israel's defence minister has expressed interest in purchasing an additional F-35 squadron.
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