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Biden had promised to freeze US-made weapons sales to Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
Aid groups have warned that the Houthi 'terrorist group' designation could plunge Yemen into famine.
Amnesty slams France over weapons used against Lebanon protesters
Amnesty International has condemned French sales of law enforcement weapons to Lebanon, saying they had played a ‘shameful’ role in suppressing peaceful protests
Biden stops transfer of F-35s to UAE, courts Iran
US President Joe Biden’s administration has temporarily frozen the transfer of F-35 jets to the UAE and expressed willingness to return to the ...
Israel closes crossings with Egypt, Jordan to limit coronavirus
Israel has closed its border crossings with Egypt and Jordan in order to limit the spread of coronavirus, shortly after shutting down its ...
Mona Eltahawy on the Arab Spring, feminism, and hope
While attending the Arab Spring protests, Eltahawy was beaten and sexually assaulted. Ten years on, she reflects on violence against women and why Egypt needs a feminist revolution.
Moscow, Tehran call for 'rescue' of Iran nuclear deal
Russia and Iran's top diplomats held their first talks since the change in US administrations raised hopes of Washington returning to the deal.
UK must stop supplying arms to Egypt regime: CAAT
CAAT has urged the UK government to stop supplying arms to Egypt's military regime.
US to deploy Israeli ‘Iron Dome’ system in Gulf
The US is to deploy the Israeli-manufactured Iron Dome rocket interception system, used against Palestinian factions before, in bases in Gulf ...
Western Sahara's Polisario Front attacks Guerguerat border area
The Polisario Front bombarded the Guerguerat buffer zone in an overnight attack slammed by Morocco as "propaganda war".
Foreign forces ignore Libya exit deadline under fragile truce
There are around 20,000 troops and mercenaries from countries including Turkey and Russia, according to the UN.
Saudi TV says missile or drone intercepted over Riyadh
The missile or drone attack has not yet been claimed.
The best #BernieSits memes from the Middle East
The Bernie Sanders meme is truly international.
Libya submits candidates for unified executive authority
Candidates have put themselves forward for positions in Libya's upcoming Presidency Council and the offices of prime minister.
US-UAE arms deal approved as Trump leaves office
The sale of 50 F-35 jets and up to 18 armed drones was promised to the UAE when it agreed to normalise relations with Israel in August.
Cool welcome for Biden in Gulf amid uncertainty
Gulf nations congratulated President Biden on his inauguration, but are waiting to see what steps he will take regarding Iran.
World leaders congratulate US President Biden
World leaders extended their congratulations to US President Joe Biden.
What Biden's presidency means for the Horn of Africa
Analysis: Biden may have no choice but to make difficult decisions against the backdrop of Ethiopia's civil war, the Nile Dam dispute, as well ...
Western Sahara's Polisario says ready to talk
The Polisario Front said that it was willing to join talks on the Western Sahara's future, but would not lay down its arms.
'Unity' in Yemen is the only path to survival
Comment: The success of Yemen's new government will rest on building trust between factions, as well as the actions of the incoming US ...
Saudi Arabia ‘ignoring’ Israel for leaking secret Netanyahu-MbS meeting
Riyadh is still angry with Israel for leaking reports on a secret meeting between Benjamin Netanyahu and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman ...
UK company cancels Turkey exports over Karabakh drone use
A number of Western companies have been pressured not to supply parts to Turkish drone giant Baykar.
Iran Guards deny losses in Israel Syria strikes
An Iranian official denied Thursday that recent Israeli strikes on eastern Syria led to any deaths.
Israel raids on Syria 'followed US intel, Pompeo-Mossad meeting'
A senior US intelligence official said the strikes, which reportedly killed 57 pro-Syrian regime fighters, targeted warehouses serving as a ...
Analysis: With Haftar's allies divided, questions loom about the LNA leader's future role in Libya.
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