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Palestinian leaders strongly condemned the deal, echoing their rejection of Israel's normalisation accords with the UAE and Bahrain signed in Washington last month.
Iraq's state revenues have plunged amid a crash in oil prices this year, forcing the government to reconsider the outsized sum it spends on the public sector.
Sudanese officials: Diplomatic deal with Israel is near
A US-brokered deal to normalise ties with Israel is imminent after an American-Israeli delegation flew to Sudan this week, official said.
Palestinians sue Britain for 1917 Balfour Declaration
Palestinian lawyers have filed a suit against the British government for the 1917 Balfour Declaration, which promised a ‘national home’ for the ...
What Biden could mean for the Middle East
Analysis: With Joe Biden leading in the polls for US presidential elections, a victory for the Democratic candidate could have major policy ...
As oil prices dive, Iraq seek to diversify economy
Iraqi Kurdistan is diversifying its economy as oil prices dive and the coronavirus pandemic destabilizes the economy.
Many thorny global situations hinge on US election outcome
Donald Trump's election was a shock to the US and the international community. Here's how each presidency may affect the international community.
Young Arab American voters aren't a monolithic bloc
US Election 2020: Sharing a diverse range of social, political and economic concerns, young Arab Americans are dispelling the myth of a ...
UAE ministers arrive in Israel for first official visit
A UAE delegation has arrived in Israel for a high-profile visit.
IMF calls for speedy reforms in virus-hit Arab countries
The IMF has urged Middle Eastern and North African countries to speed up the pace of economic reform as coronavirus and low oil prices take ...
Israeli settlers begin attacks on Palestinian olive farmers
Israeli settlers and forces have been attacking Palestinian olive farmers, in the wake of harvesting season.
Majority of Arabs reject normalisation with Israel: Poll
According to a poll that ran between last November and July, an average of 88 percent of Arab citizens reject normalising with Israel.
Israel to ban much-loved singer from entering Palestinian territories
An Israeli MP has said that a permit allowing 2013 Arab Idol winner Mohammed Assaf to enter the West Bank will be withdrawn.
Setbacks and subtle victories: One year of Lebanon protests
Despite setbacks, Lebanon's uprising has made some gains.
Saudi hosts G20 talks on virus recovery, debt relief
G20 finance ministers and central bankers held talks aimed at spurring global recovery from a coronavirus-triggered recession.
The Israeli foreign exchange companies scamming Gulf investors
An investigation by The New Arab's Arabic-language service reveals that Israeli foreign exchange companies are using young Palestinian-Israelis to lure Gulf investors and rob them of huge sums of money.
US-Israeli delegation to visit Bahrain - report
A joint US-Israeli delegation could visit Bahrain next week to get the process of normalising relations between Israel and Bahrain started, the ...
Is time running out for Macron's credibility in Lebanon?
As experts point to Lebanon taking the initiative on reforms before Western aid is prepared, a new blueprint which is bolder yet more realistic ...
Yemen establishes 'unified company' to regulate exchange markets
An agreement between local exchange companies and the Aden-based Central Bank has been reached to establish a regulatory body.
Palestinian president hosts talks with World Jewish Congress head
Mahmoud Abbas invited Ron Lauder to Ramallah for talks on 'a range of issues regarding Palestine and the Middle East'.
Top Palestinian official Erekat tests positive for coronavirus
The PLO has announced that Saeb Erekat, a long-time chief Palestinian negotiator, has been infected with coronavirus
How the Arab League failed Palestine
Analysis: The Arab League's failure to condemn normalisation deals with Israel has soured already complicated ties with Palestine.
Emirati ship to dock in Israeli port
A ship sailing from the Dubai port of Jebel Ali will arrive at Haifa Port on Monday morning.
Foreign ministers of Israel and UAE meet in Berlin
The foreign ministers of Israel and the UAE have held a ‘historic’ meeting at the Holocaust Memorial in Berlin, in a move characterized as ...
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