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Analysis: Ethiopia's deadly civil war in Tigray province risks triggering wider geopolitical instability in the Horn of Africa.
Comment: Biden has his work cut out, but he must stand up to the warmongers and formulate a peace policy for Iran and the region, writes Arash Azizi.
Australia PM slams Chinese tweet showing soldier killing child
A Chinese government spokesman posted the fake image to twitter amid escalating tensions between Canberra and Beijing.
Turkey research ship return to port amid potential sanctions
Turkey's research ship has returned to port less than two before EU leaders will decide whether to slap further sanctions on Ankara.
Iran assassination could 'undercut' Biden's diplomatic options
The killing of Iran's top nuclear scientist severely complicating plans by US President-elect Joe Biden to resume dialogue with the Islamic ...
Iran accuses Israel of assassinating scientist and seeking 'chaos'
Iran's president on Saturday accused arch-foe Israel of acting as a US "mercenary" and seeking to create chaos following the assassination of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh
Yemen in Focus: Could US terror designation leverage Houthis?
This week we focus on the impact of a potential US move to designate the Houthis as "terrorists".
Tony Blinken: the good, the bad, and potentially ugly
Comment: Blinken will repair the damage done to international treaties and relationships, but when it comes to questions of military ...
'Thank God Trump is gone,' says Iran's Rouhani
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani thanked God that Donald Trump is leaving office.
Trump agrees to Biden transition - but not conceding
Trump acknowledged it was time for the General Services Administration to "do what needs to be done."
Houthis claim missile strike on Saudi Aramco facility
A Google Maps search reveals an Aramco distribution center matching the one described by the Houthi spokesman in northern outskirts of Jeddah.
US keeps 'all options' open for Yemen's Houthis
Speaking to reporters during a visit to the Philippines, Robert O'Brien criticised the Iran-backed Houthis of failing to engage in a "good-faith ...
Joe Biden nominates Antony Blinken as Secretary of State
Veteran White House advisor Antony Blinken has been nominated as Joe Biden's Secretary of State.
Syria Insight: What to expect under the Biden administration
After Joe Biden's election win, Syrians are waiting for signs that he will take a more considered approach towards the country's civil war.
Dealings possible with US despite 'crimes', Iran says
Iran's foreign ministry spokesman said the US has "committed repeated crimes against the Iranian people".
Walid al-Muallem: The legacy of Assad's Goebbelsian late FM
Comment: Sam Hamad reflects on the legacy of Walid al-Muallem, Assad's foreign minister who died this week, after he spent the past decade justifying Assad's crimes to the world.
G20 throws weight behind global Covid-19 vaccine access
A coronavirus vaccine was high on the agenda at the G20 summit.
Erdogan calls for dialogue with EU
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reached out to the European Union, while warning the bloc not to be 'manipulated'
Pompeo's strange farewell tour, full of symbolism and silence
The trip opened with 54 hours in Paris in which he appeared for a total of one minute in public.
Pompeo to meet Taliban negotiators in Qatar
Mike Pompeo will meet with Taliban negotiators in Doha as part of the US's strategy for withdrawal.
Donald Trump to take part in virtual G20 summit
Donald Trump will take part in the summit, which will be held remotely due to coronavirus restrictions.
Saudi King calls Erdogan over G20 plans
King Salman called Erdogan in order to discuss the upcoming G20 Summit, which will be hosted remotely for the first time due to covid-19 ...
'Terrorist' tag for Yemen's Houthis raises aid blocks fears
Washington's plans to designate Yemen's Houthi rebels a "terrorist organisation" could impede humanitarian aid into the war-torn country.
Russia and Turkey's delicate balancing act in Nagorno-Karabakh
Analysis: With Western powers sidelined, Russia and Turkey have emerged as dominant powerbrokers in the conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan.
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