US Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey has charged Shwan Al-Mulla with fraud and conspiracy to commit bribery, in relation to reconstruction contracts in Iraq.
At least 23 people have been injured as clashes between security forces and anti-lockdown protesters continued in the northern Lebanese city of Tripoli.
Sudan, Israel agree on opening embassies 'soon'
According to a source, Israel's visit to Sudan took the two countries one step closer to opening embassies in respective countries.
Doubt and division cast a shadow over Palestinian elections
In-depth: Amid political infighting and public mistrust, Palestinians are sceptical as to whether the first national elections in 15 years will ...
Iran says Israel waging 'psychological war'
An Iranian official claimed Israel was waging a 'psychological war' as
Former Syrian rebels and regime troops in tense stand-off
Former Syrian rebels are resisting the advance of regime militias in Daraa.
Why Tunisia's disenfranchised youth are taking to the streets
In-depth: A groundswell of youth unrest has swept across Tunisia, fuelled by economic frustration and the broken promises of the post-revolution ...
Legacy of resistance: A family portrait of Egypt's uprising
In-depth: The Seif family became prominent figures in Egypt's uprising, confronting oppressive regimes which have made them pay dearly - ...
Israeli forces shoot dead Palestinian in occupied West Bank
The PA’s health ministry confirmed that 'a citizen' was shot dead by Israeli forces.
Lebanese in impoverished north protest virus lockdown
Protesters were angry that Tripoli, the most impoverished city in Lebanon, is unable to cope with the nearly month-long lockdown with little to ...
Israel mooves to seize cows that crossed from Lebanon
Israeli forces snatched at least seven cows that strayed into its territories from Lebanon, local news reported.
Ten years on, did Egypt's January 25 revolution fail?
In-depth: Further from the aspirations of the 2011 revolution than ever before, will the demand for 'bread, freedom and social justice' ever be ...
Israeli forces kill Palestinian worker, arrest three youths
A Palestinian worker in the West Bank was killed by tear gas fired by Israeli forces, while Israeli troops detained three young men and blew up ...
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".
New round of Libya talks kicks off in Morocco
Rival Libya groups came together in Morocco for peace talks.
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.
Turkey welcomes interim Libya agreement
The sides agreed this week to set up a "unified executive authority" and hold a constitutional referendum before the planned elections.
Israeli army says downed drone from Lebanon
"The IDF will continue to operate in order to prevent any attempt to violate Israeli sovereignty," the army said.
Israeli strikes kill 4 civilians in Syria: state media
"The Israeli aggression resulted in the martyrdom of a family, including a father, mother and two children"
'Disturbing' allegations of rape in Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: UN
"There are also disturbing reports of individuals allegedly forced to rape members of their own family, under threats of imminent violence."
Syrian regime denies meeting with Israeli delegation
Syria has denied meeting with an Israeli delegation that included a former army chief of staff and former Mossad agent.
New Egypt uprising 'inevitable,' say Muslim Brothers
A spokesman for the Muslim Brotherhood has predicted that Egypt will witness an uprising against the practices of President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi.
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 ...
Israel injures Palestinian man during overnight attacks on Gaza
The Israeli military injured a Palestinian man in the besieged Gaza Strip when a shell hit his home in a refugee camp.
Sudan approved its first budget since being removed from a crippling US blacklist.