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Book Club: Winner of the International Prize for Arabic Fiction 2019, Voices of the Lost, is celebrated Lebanese writer Hoda Barakat's latest must-read novel.
The New Arab speaks to analyst Lorenzo Trombetta about the impact of the Arab Spring uprisings on Mediterranean geopolitics.
Debunking the myth of 'Asian grooming gangs' isn't enough
Comment: The Home Office has finally admitted most child grooming gangs are made up of white men, but for British Muslims the damage has already been done, writes Aniqah Choudhri.
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 ...
Former head of Israel’s space programme says aliens exist
Haim Eshed, who is considered the 'father' of Israel’s space programme, has told media that the US and Israeli governments are secretly ...
The problem with Boris trying to 'save Christmas'
Comment: Boris Johnson's ploy to 'save Christmas' sets a dangerous double standard, and sends a clear message to the UK's minority religious communities, writes Aniqah Choudhri.
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.
Netflix announces host of new Turkish TV series
The streaming giant is massively expanding its roster of Turkish original TV series and films.
Islam in the Eastern African Novel
Book Club: Emad Mirmotahari's comprehensive study of Islam in Eastern African fiction reimagines the region's multi-ethnic and ...
Rihanna's Savage x Fenty clip made an honest mistake
Comment: In a climate of rising Islamophobia, Muslims should feel free to speak up when something is offensive. Rihanna's show, though, was just ...
A shameful free pass for war crimes in Iraq
Comment: The 'Overseas Operations Bill' denies justice to victims of torture perpetrated by British armed forces, and contravenes international ...
Turkish drone company successfully tests flying car
Drone giant Baykar says it could still take as many as 15 years to see a flying car on the road.
In op-ed, Pompeo urges France to stand against Iran
In an op-ed published by French daily Le Figaro, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo criticised France's stances regarding Iran and Hezbollah.
Disney's Mulan is an insult to Uighurs, Muslims everywhere
Comment: Disney's new Mulan employs lazy and offensive stereotypes of Arabs, and is filmed on the very same lands where China is persecuting ...
Trump called American war dead 'losers', report claims
Donald Trump elicited the ire of Americans after he said those who soldiers who died in war are 'losers'.
Arab artists boycott UAE after Israel deal
A number of Arab artists have withdrawn from Emirati-run exhibitions and competitions in opposition to last month's agreement to normalise ties with Israel.
A-level U-turn comes too late for Britain's BAME students
Comment: The government's dire handling of A-level exam results will hit already disadvantaged students the hardest, writes Aniqah Choudhri.
Macron to push for Lebanon aid after Beirut blast
France is set to send urgent aid to Lebanon as the country struggles to respond to a deadly blast that has destroyed entire neighbourhoods in ...
Palestinian prisoners have no right to social distancing: court
The Israeli Supreme Court has ruled that Palestinian prisoners have no right to social distancing.
Middle East mythbusters battle coronavirus 'infodemic'
Activists across the region are tackling fake news about Covid-19, from unproven remedies and conspiracy theories to falsified figures and ...
The Invisible Muslim: Journeys Through Whiteness and Islam
Book Club: Medina Tenour Whiteman contemplates identity and belonging in a poignant memoir on her experiences as a white Muslim.
Virus will inspire generation of writers, says Lebanese novelist
Jabbour Douihy, who has twice been shortlisted for the International Prize for Arabic Fiction, believes coronavirus will become part of ...
Five books on Palestine to read during Covid-19 lockdown
Book Club: From history, culture, to food, fiction and beyond, here are five brilliant books on the theme of Palestine to discover ...
Hillary Clinton endorses Joe Biden's White House bid
Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has endorsed Joe Biden's bid to become president in America's upcoming election.
Comment: LGBT Muslims in the UK face both homophobia and Islamophobia, writes Aniqah Choudhri.
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