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In-depth: Georgia's different minority communities worked together to help tip the balance in Senate runoffs, ultimately shaping the trajectory of American politics.
Lawyer Emily Reilly is claiming that the United Nations intends to 'fire' her after she spoke out about Uighur dissident names allegedly being given to the Chinese government.
Breaking cycles of trauma and illness among Syrian refugees
In-depth: Researchers are exploring the correlation between mental and physical health to provide adequate care to refugees, but with the data still lacking, community-based activities are filling the gap.
Oman sultan names heir among major constitutional changes
Oman Sultan Haithem has named his son as her heir, among a long list of changes to the constitution.
Life as a Unicorn by Amrou Al-Kadhi
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.
Trumpism and the political future of America
In-depth: A common observation of Trumpism is that it is unprecedented, an aberration or un-American. History shows that none of these are the case.
Does Khamenei want to make Iran into North Korea?
Comment: Khamenei's US/UK vaccines ban isn't just the usual anti-western sentiment, it's proof his regime cares little for Iranian lives, and ...
Students at Istanbul University protests blare Metallica hits
Students at Bogazici University have been cheekily blaring Metallica classics at their protests against the appointment of the AKP party-linked ...
Pakistan protesters end blockade over deaths of miners
Thousands of people attended the funeral of 10 miners killed in an attack claimed by the Islamic State extremist group.
Negotiating Yemeni identity as a Muwalladin of Hadramawt
Aisha al-Jaedy explores the social complexities and challenges of growing up as a Muwalladin - Yemenis who are born to foreign parents.
Iran, Israel and Turkey in a post-Arab Spring region
Analysis: Non-Arab powers have emerged as new regional centres of influence in the Middle East's changing geopolitical map.
Challenges plague new Afghan peace talks
Afghan negotiators are having a challenging time with the peace process.
2020: 10 uplifting stories from the Middle East
Marred by the coronavirus pandemic, the year 2020 has been a challenge for all. Here are some stories that provided glimmers of hope.
MENA's top films and TV series of 2020
The New Arab's picks for the best of Middle Eastern films and TV series from a difficult year.
Ethiopia's Tigray conflict revives bitter disputes over land
Despite efforts to the contrary by international and regional actors, the bloody conflict in Tigray continues.
Turkey's top court backs jailing of rights defender Kavala
The internationally recognised patron of culture and the arts is still in prison despite having been acquitted in February in connection with widespread protests against Erdogan's rule in 2013.
The fear inspired by Blackwater, US military in Iraq
Though Nisour Square was 13 years ago, the release of the Blackwater guards from prison opened up old wounds for the families of those killed, ...
Owner confronts Israeli team's racist past in interview
Moshe Hogeg said the team already is trying to recruit an Arab player.
A Sudan in transition presents first-ever film for Oscars
Acclaimed coming-of-age story 'You Will Die at Twenty' is only the eight film to have been made inside Sudan.
Saudi crown prince gets Covid-19 vaccine shot
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received on Friday the country's first dose of the coronavirus vaccine in line with the ministry of ...
Israel open to German efforts to expand Iran deal
Israel's ambassador to Berlin, Jeremy Issacharoff, said he welcomed more active involvement of Germany in Middle East diplomacy.
Denmark's women-led Mariam Mosque: Unorthodox reformation or overdue recognition?
Sherin Khankan and a group of Islamic academics founded the women-led Mariam Mosque in Copenhagen in 2016, sparking a debate among mainstream ...
Israel and the UAE capitalise as Trump era ends
Analysis: Fearing a reversal of policies under the Biden administration, Israel and the UAE are exploiting the last days of Trump's presidency ...
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 ...
Morocco will introduce Jewish history and culture in its school curriculum.
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