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Comment: In utter secrecy, France and Israel are cooperating on the digital warfare of the future, despite competitive tensions on the African arms market, writes Jean Stern.
Analysis: Despite the rhetoric, complex economic and political relations between Turkey and prominent EU member states mean that substantial sanctions on Ankara will always be off the table.
US lawmakers seek to stop Saudi Arabia acquiring nukes
The Democratic lawmakers say they want to 'extinguish any future Middle East arms race'.
US Democrats question Biden $23 billion UAE arms sale
An arms sale, brokered by Trump, and approved by Biden, will be reviewed by the Foreign Affairs Committee, over concerns that weapons ...
Biden confirms $23 billion arms sales to UAE
Joe Biden’s administration confirmed that it will follow through on a $23 billion weapons sales to the UAE.
US reinforces 'ironclad' Israel relationship as Iran tension rises
During a two-day visit to Israel, the US defence secretary was quick to reinforce Washington's close relationship with Israel amid tensions with Iran.
Biden keeps cap on Pentagon budget
The budget for the US military will see a small increase in its budget, a change from the large increases made by the previous president.
Biden suggests Afghan withdrawal deadline to be pushed
It is going to be hard to meet the May 1 deadline, Biden said.
How diaspora activism lives on after the Arab Spring
In-depth: A decade after the Arab Spring, exiled activists have not given up hope, with groups and individuals working to bring justice and ...
Iran joins Houthis in dismissing Saudi Yemen ceasefire proposal
Saudi Arabia is hoping for a ceasefire with the Houthis following a spate of attacks on the kingdom.
Will Biden really curb arms sales to Saudi Arabia?
Analysis: The US is mulling limiting any future arms deals with Saudi Arabia to 'defensive' weapons. This has been tried before.
Yemen's 24 hours of violence: how Biden should respond
Comment: Given Yemen's complex conflict, Biden's administration should not try to take control, but instead focus on bringing the parties to the ...
How European arms companies are aiding Yemen's war crimes
In-depth: An investigation into the involvement of Italian-made weapons in a deadly Saudi-led coalition airstrike raises the possibility of ...
Middle East arms imports grew by 25 percent: watchdog
The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute said that arms imports to the Middle East rose by a quarter in the last decade
Saudi court denies activist's appeal, upholds her travel ban
Saudi Arabia on Wednesday denied the appeal by Loujain Al-Hathloul, one of the kingdom's most prominent political activists, to have her travel ...
What lies in store for US-Saudi ties?
Analysis: Biden has softened his tough campaign rhetoric since entering office as the US negotiates its future relationship with Saudi Arabia.
Charities blast British aid cut for war-torn Yemen
Britain pledged £87 million for Yemen at an international donors' conference this week, about half the amount it offered last year.
Boris Johnson dismisses concern for Yemen amid aid cuts
The British premier said in his weekly session of Prime Minister's Questions that the crisis in Yemen was not among the 'issues of the hour'.
Ilhan Omar introduces bill to sanction Saudi crown prince
The Biden administration has rejected imposing sanctions on Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
How Europe is undermining Biden's Middle East agenda
Comment: France, UK and Germany are undermining US efforts to reinstate the Iran nuclear deal. If this impasse is not resolved soon, it will ...
Israeli drones, spyware sold to Myanmar despite ban: report
Israeli companies Cellebrite, Elbit Systems and Gaia Automotive Industries have reportedly sold arms and spyware to Myanmar.
Myanmar's coup: How global powers failed Rohingya Muslims
Analysis: With the veneer of Myanmar's democracy now removed, the plight of Rohingya Muslims continues to be overshadowed by geopolitical ...
UK urged to ban arms sales to Saudi Arabia
The UK is the second largest exporter of arms to Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia thwarts Houthi missile attack on Riyadh
The Saudi-led military coalition thwarted a Houthis ballistic missile attack targeting Riyadh, state news reported.
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