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The New Arab Meets: Palestinian singer-songwriter Bashar Murad who uses his music to confront conservative norms, the Israeli occupation, and LGBT+ rights in the Middle East.
The New Arab Meets: Palestinian singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Rasha Nahas, to talk more about the release of her highly anticipated debut album Desert.
Turkey probes tweet by Dutch far-right chief Wilders
The Dutch anti-Islam MP tweeted an image of President Erdogan showing the left side of his face, bearded and darker-skinned, against the black-and-white flag of the Islamic State extremist group.
Biden orders masks, travel clampdown in war on Covid
New US President Joe Biden got to work on tackling the coronavirus pandemic on his first full day in power.
Capitol Police orders lockdown during Joe Biden inauguration rehearsal
The US Capitol temporarily locked down during a rehearsal for President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration.
The best books by Arab authors in 2020
Book Club: From fiction to insightful memoirs and social commentary, The New Arab rounds up some of the best books written by Arab authors this year.
Why suicide is on the rise among Iraqi youths
Young Iraqis are being driven to despair as dire economic conditions exacerbate a growing mental health crisis.
Azerbaijan moves into second district handed back by Armenia
Azerbaijani forces have entered the Kalabjar district, which was handed over by Armenia under a Russian-sponsored deal to end fighting over the ...
Azerbaijan troops enter first district handed over by Armenia
Azerbaijani troops entered the Aghdam district, one of three handed back to Baku in a Russian-brokered peace deal with Armenia.
Filipino bands feel the pain amid coronavirus in Dubai
Filipino bands, a mainstay of nightlife across the Gulf and Asia, face an uncertain fate as the Covid-19 pandemic draws crowds away from clubs.
Pakistan has a problem, but castration isn't the answer
Comment: Calls for castration and hanging as punishment for rape have been growing, but such draconian measures fail to tackle the root cause of ...
System of a Down releases comeback single 'for Armenia'
Award-winning metal band System of a Down say they are grateful for an outpour of support after they released their first single in 15 ...
Hariri's comeback met with scorn and apathy in Lebanon
In-depth: Saad Hariri is back by unpopular demand after winning the backing of a narrow majority, almost exactly a year after he resigned amidst ...
The Coronavirus Act should have been reformed, not renewed
Comment: People in the UK need help, infrastructure, and funding, not more police and repression, writes Malia Bouattia.
LGBTQ activists subjected to ‘forced virginity exams’: HRW
Egyptian police and prosecutors have been accused of inflicting verbal abuse, extracting forced confessions and denying detainees access to ...
Human footprints dating back 120,000 years found in Saudi
Scientists have found footprints dating back 120,000 in northern Saudi Arabia, shedding new light on the human journey out of Africa and into the rest of the world
The Wolf of Baghdad: Memoir of a Lost Homeland
Book Club: Carol Isaacs's stunning graphic novel is a vivid journey into the history of Iraq's Jewish community.
Unending blockade: Gaza ceasefire reinstates Israel's preferred status quo
Analysis: The truce reflects Israel's policy of maintaining the status quo in the Gaza Strip - a permanent blockade.
Libya unity government names new defence officials after protests
The appointments come days after GNA chief Fayez al-Sarraj announced a government reshuffle.
Iranian metal band escape country following 15-year prison term
All three members of the Iranian heavy metal band Arsames have managed to escape the country after being sentenced to 15 years ...
Turkey, Russia and Iran to hold talks on Syria
Turkey, Russia and Iran have been holding talks on Syria via the Astana process.
Yemen weddings air on live TV amid coronavirus shutdown
Yemeni couples have turned to TV so their families and friends can join in on wedding celebrations despite the coronavirus shutdown.
'It's permissible to mourn atheists, homosexuals,' Egyptian cleric says
A cleric in Egypt clarified it is permissible to mourn the lives of atheists and homosexuals, after a debate was triggered by the death of queer ...
The Middle East at war with coronavirus: Top stories
Today in coronavirus news from the Middle East: Yemen broadcasts weddings on live TV, Iranian officials call for mandatory masks, Egypt's ...
The death of Egyptian activist Sara Hegazy sent shockwaves through the Arab LGBT community.
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