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In-depth: Deeply intertwined with the history of the Palestinian struggle, the UN agency has faced defunding and political delegitimisation in a bid to deprive refugees of their rights.
Pakistan's parliament has postponed a debate on whether the country should expel the French ambassador, which will now take place on Friday.
Pakistan's parliament to debate whether to expel French ambassador
Pakistan's parliament will debate Tuesday whether the country should expel the French ambassador in response to increasing Islamophobia.
US envoy to Moscow returning to US for consultations
The US envoy to Moscow will return to Washington for consultations.
UK adds India to Covid travel 'red list'
Britain on Monday imposed its strictest travel curbs on India after an explosion of coronavirus cases there, hours after Prime Minister Boris ...
Why Israel's lobby fears a bill that won't pass
Comment: Impressive support for the bill reflects a growing sense among Democrats that Israel should be treated like any other country, and be accountable to US law, writes Mitchell Plitnick.
The unconvincing narrative of EU sanctions on Turkey
Analysis: Despite the rhetoric, complex economic and political relations between Turkey and prominent EU member states mean that substantial ...
Russia says Navalny to be transferred to prison hospital
Russia's prison service said Monday that hunger-striking Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny would be transferred to a hospital for inmates.
US warns of 'consequences' if Navalny dies
The United States on Sunday warned Moscow of "consequences" if the hunger-striking Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny dies in prison.
Saudi, Iranian officials hold direct talks in Baghdad: report
The first round of the talks, which marked the first major negotiations between Riyadh and Tehran since 2016, were held on April 9.
Biden delays plan for expansion of refugee admissions
The Biden administration has announced that it will not expanded the refugee admissions programme as was expected and promised.
Russia bans top Biden officials as tensions soar
Following US expulsions of Russian diplomats for a cyber attack, the Kremlin has announced that it will expel diplomats and impose travel bans.
Democrat Betty McCollum drafts legislation to block Israel aid
A US Democrat is drafting legislation to block aid from going to Israel over fears it will be used in the country's campaign to demolish ...
How Russia's soft power strategy seeks to reshape Syria
Analysis: Moscow's role in Syria is often referenced through its military intervention, but the Kremlin is also using soft power tactics to ...
Turkey's central bank holds interest rate under new chief
It is the first decision the central bank has made since the sacking of former governor Naci Agbal.
US Democrats question Biden $23 billion UAE arms sale
An arms sale, brokered by Trump, and approved by Biden, will be reviewed by the Foreign Affairs Committee, over concerns that weapons could be used against civilians.
Can Saudi Arabia and Pakistan mend frayed ties?
Analysis: Amid new geopolitical shifts and realignments in the region, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan appear to be pursuing a reset in relations.
Somali president signs law extending mandate for two years
Somalia’s president has signed a bill extending his mandate for a further two years, a move which has been heavily criticised.
Iran searches for culprits following Natanz nuclear facility attack
Iran is hunting down the people it believes responsible for an attack that damaged the Natanz uranium enrichment facility.
Canada blocks arms exports to ally Turkey
Canada on Monday blocked military arms exports to NATO ally Turkey.
Post-war Iraq at 18: A state of impunity endures
Comment: The impunity with which the US waged their invasion of Iraq paved the way for a culture of statebuilding based on more of the same, ...
Everyone is talking about Jordan - except Jordanian journalists
In-depth: Whatever happened - a coup, sedition, or an overzealous royal family seeking to stamp out internal opposition - one thing is clear: ...
Mideast 'early inoculators' to recover by 2022: IMF
The International Monetary Fund raised its 2021 MENA growth forecast because of early inoculation of the vaccine, while saying inequalities are ...
American activist, ex-justice official Ramsey Clark dies at 93
Ramsey Clark, described as a defender of 'Palestinian and human rights' and an opponent of US wars with Iraq, died aged 93 on Saturday.
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