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The role of art in revolutions is as old as time, and now George Floyd's portrait is overtaking the walls of cities across the globe.
In today's roundup: Iran sees record rise in new cases, Israel suspends parliament after MK tests positive and fears mount of second wave of infections in Saudi Arabia.
Doctor, father of three face FGM charge in Egypt
The doctor allegedly visited the girls' home under the premise that he would vaccinate them against coronavirus.
Another UAE princess attempted to escape royal family: report
A princess from the UAE's extended royal family is the latest to attempt to flee the kingdom, according to a 60 Minutes Australia report.
Stranded workers in Lebanon forced to sleep outside consulate
Ethiopian domestic workers in Lebanon who have lost their jobs are given little protection under the country's current sponsorship system.
Why art still matters in the Middle East
Despite a global pandemic, artists in the Middle East are finding new ways to express themselves.
Saudi women struggle for work due to coronavirus pandemic
Women in Saudi Arabia are struggling to retain jobs in the wake of Covid-19.
Iran chess official targeted over daughter's hijab
Shohreh Bayat faced a backlash in Iran for photos in which she appeared not to be wearing the hijab while judging the FIDE Women’s World Chess ...
Trump, racism and America's original sin
Comment: By conflating Black Lives Matter protesters with looters, and nonviolent assembly with domestic terrorism, President Trump has ...
Sudanese raped in sit-in massacre wait for justice
Dozens of women who were raped during the brutal dispersal of a Khartoum sit-in camp one year ago are forced to wrestle with their ...
Divorces rise by nearly a third in Saudi Arabia
Divorces are on the rise in Saudi Arabia.
Wedding fever grips Gaza amid coronavirus lockdown
With wedding halls closed, couples in Gaza have settled for small and simple home ceremonies instead of traditionally elaborate celebrations.
UN humanitarian coordinator Lise Grande: Covid-19 will devastate Yemen
The New Arab spoke with UN Humanitarian Coordinator in Yemen, Lise Grande about dealing with coronavirus in war-torn Yemen.
Gazan woman 'killed by father for calling divorced mother'
A 20-year-old woman in Gaza was fatally beaten by her remarried father after calling her mother to wish her a happy Eid.
Coronavirus Pandemic: Positive stories of resilience and bravery
Top five stories highlighting the Middle East's resilience in the face of the novel coronavirus this week.
Mosques reopen in Saudi Arabia amid coronavirus woes
Worshipers will be asked to keep their distance from one another and bring their own prayer rugs and copies of the Quran from home.
Iran FM flips the script on US over protests
Tehran's top diplomat altered a State Department statement on protests in Iran to berate the US over the killing of George Floyd and protests ...
Iran suggests up to 225 killed in November protests
Officials in Iran have yet to issue an overall death toll for the unrest, while London-based human rights group Amnesty International has put ...
Top Iran body denies negligence in teenage girl's killing
Iran's Guardian Council denied there was a link between the killing of a teenage girl by her father and a delayed child protection law.
Women can't marry without male guardian's permission: Saudi Council
Saudi Arabia's Shura Council rejects proposal by female member that would allow women to marry without the permission of a male guardian
Why Canada must cancel its Saudi weapons deal
Comment: It's time Justin Trudeau met Saudi Arabia's abysmal human rights record with real action, and cancelled Canada's weapons sales, writes ...
Al Yamaniah: Subverting the stereotypes about Yemeni women
Al Yamaniah is shining a spotlight on the creative talents of Yemeni women.
Surrealist painter captures Iraq's descent into the abyss
Inside Karrar Sattar's work lives a distinctive darkness and haunting sadness that echoes the lived experiences of the nation at large.
Coronavirus outbreak detected among Sri Lankan workers from Kuwait
Almost 160 Sri Lankans returning from Kuwait have tested positive for coronavirus, including one woman who has died.
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