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Book Club: Amrou Al-Kadhi's award-winning memoir is a poignant and moving story about the author's fight to be true to themselves.
Book Club: Nazik al-Mala'ika was one of the most important Arab poets of the twentieth century. Revolt Against the Sun presents her key works in English for the first time.
Detained Saudi rights advocate launches hunger strike
Muhammad al-Qahtani, the co-founder of the Saudi Civil and Political Rights Association (ACPRA) organisation, launched a hunger strike in al-Ha'ir Prison.
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 ...
Hijab and Red Lipstick by Yousra Imran
Book Club: In Hijab and Red Lipstick, Yousra Imran alchemises her trauma into a semi-autobiographical novel that was hard to put down.
The future is bright for the Arabic audiobooks industry
As the world celebrates Arabic Language Day, its 390 million speakers are becoming an important market for the growing popularity of audiobooks.
Iran court sentences British-Iranian anthropologist to nine years
Kameel Ahmady, who has done research on FGM and child marriage in Iran, says his charges stem from his research into "harmful traditions in ...
How spoilers are trying to derail Afghanistan's peace process
Analysis: A surge in deadly attacks has raised fears that attempts are being made to sabotage Afghanistan's peace process following US ...
Against the Loveless World by Susan Abulhawa
Book Club: Susan Abulhawa's award-winning third novel is a compelling and emotive contemplation of the Palestinian struggle.
Displaced Syria teen recreates lost family home
Syria's war forced the Diab family to flee their village, but when 19-year-old Wissam moved into a tent in northwestern Syria he decided to ...
Arab authors call for boycott of Emirati book prize
Some of the Arab world's most well-known authors have demanded the International Prize for Arabic Fiction cut ties with the UAE.
A Match Made In Heaven: Muslim women talk desire
Book Club: A new anthology of stories by British Muslim women exploring romance and desire proves to be a powerful and nuanced response to ...
Israel demands CNN anchor apologise over Trump, Nazi comparison
A CNN anchor's remarks drew a barrage of angry responses, including from Israeli Diaspora Affairs Minister Omer Yankelevich.
Armenians flee homes as Azerbaijan takeover looms
Residents of Nor Getashen worry they will face retaliatory attacks by Azerbaijan if they remain in their homes in the rugged region after the ...
Will Biden scrap Trump's US-Taliban peace deal in Afghanistan?
Analysis: Biden is expected to adjust but not dramatically change course in the US-led Afghan peace process.
Trump's megadonors will continue to shape hawkish Republican policy
Comment: The Adelsons might be done with Trump, but they will continue to form the backbone of the GOP's campaign finance apparatus, warns Eli Clifton.
World markets rally as markets shrug off election limbo
The world watches with baited breath as the US elections slowly draw to a close.
Veteran Middle East journalist, columnist Robert Fisk dies
Robert Fisk covered Middle East politics for more than four decades.
Blair Imani: 'Donald Trump is a danger to Muslims'
The New Arab Meets: Blair Imani, the 26-year-old powerhouse balancing authorship and activism in a heavily divided, election-heavy America.
Blair Imani: 'Trump is a danger to Muslims'
The New Arab Meets: Blair Imani, the 26-year-old powerhouse balancing authorship and activism in a heavily divided, election-heavy America.
Quran students killed in blast at Pakistan religious school
A bomb attack on a Quran study class killed at least seven students in Pakistan, reports confirmed.
Senior al-Qaeda leader Abu Muhsin al-Masri killed in Afghanistan
Abu Muhsin al-Masri, who also goes by the name Husam Abd-al-Ra'uf, was on the FBI's Most Wanted Terrorists list.
Gal Gadot as Cleopatra: The view from Egypt
Plans for a new film about Cleopatra starring Israeli actress Gal Gadot have sparked controversy in Egypt.
Netflix announces host of new Turkish TV series
The streaming giant is massively expanding its roster of Turkish original TV series and films.
Dr. Kevin Fogg alleges the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies dismissed him due to his sexuality.
Justice Ginsburg was instrumental in championing women's rights issues in the United States.
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