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Analysis: When elected to the Knesset two years ago, few Israelis knew who Mansour Abbas was. Now the Islamist leader could shape the fate of Israeli politics.
A new report urges the international community to prevent the appointment of a UAE General to Interpol president.
Jordan king to address nation on palace turmoil
After the dramatic events involving Prince Hamzah, the king of Jordan has announced that he will make an address.
Comment: Those protesting images of the prophet being shown in a class on blasphemy display the kind of intolerance our ...
EU chiefs press Erdogan on rights, stress better ties
The EU's top two officials voiced concerns over human rights in Turkey, while expressing hope for stronger ties.
Kuwait ends pretrial jail time for freedom of opinion
Critics say the move will have little impact in protecting free speech in Kuwait.
Blinken seeks Israel's 'equal' treatment of Palestinians
Antony Blinken has called for equal treatment for the Palestinians after increasing aid commitments to Palestine.
Stranded in Turkey, professor seeks return to France
Tuna Altinel's colleagues view the 55-year-old as another victim of a crackdown against academia and Kurdish causes that gathered force ...
No space for criticism: Jordan's authoritarian shift
In-depth: Ten years after the Arab Spring there is no sign of reform, just growing economic and social distress and a reduced space for ...
London university gets its first hijabi student union president
Shaima Dallali warned students and universities are facing pressure from the UK government to adopt legislation that would "hinder the students' ...
BDS win: Virginia governor hopeful backs Israel boycott movement
In rare move, Lee Carter, a candidate running for governor of Virginia, expressed strong support for the Israel boycott movement.
Tanzania’s Samia Hassan becomes Africa’s first-ever Muslim woman president
Tanzanian Samia Suluhu Hassan has become the African continent’s first ever Muslim woman president following the mysterious death of ...
Free speech, Israel-Palestine and the battle to define anti-Semitism
In-depth: UCL academics say the IHRA definition does nothing to eradicate anti-Semitism but shuts down debate on Palestine.
Pakistan blocks TikTok for second time over 'immoral content'
Popular video sharing app TikTok has been blocked in Pakistan once again over concerns of immoral content.
Afghan schoolgirls face ban from singing at public events
Critics have slammed the decision by the education ministry as a return to Taliban-era policies.
Turkey detains 13 for 'insulting' Erdogan on Women's Day
Police said the group had chanted 'slogans' but did not elaborate.
Will Pope Francis' visit help fix Iraq's many problems?
In-depth: Pope Francis' visit to Iraq is significant to Iraqis who have faced violence by scores of militant groups over previous ...
Right to boycott Israel challenged in Georgia, Arkansas courts
Georgia and Arkansas are the latest in a string of US states addressing the right to boycott Israel.
Clubhouse app creates a buzz in the Middle East
Bringing people together during the pandemic, this newest by-invite-only app is providing a space for Arabs, regardless of background, ...
Biden administration backs contentious IHRA definition of anti-Semitism
The IHRA definition has been adopted by a number of countries but has been criticised by lawyers, academics and activists for allegedly ...
US lawmakers urge Blinken to pressure Turkey over violations
Nearly 200 members of Congress have petitioned the secretary of state for action over Turkey's 'democratic backsliding'.
Celebrated Turkish actor risks jail over Erdogan 'insult'
Acclaimed Turkish writer and actor Mujdat Gezen, 77, risks returning to jail on charges of insulting Turkish President Recep Tayyip ...
For Egyptian activists abroad, a growing fear
Family members of Egyptian activists now living abroad are being targeted by security forces and arrested on vague charges, as an ...
Clashes in Bangladesh capital after writer dies in jail
Clashes erupted in Bangladesh's capital after writer and government critic Mushtaq Ahmed died in jail.
Sheikh Raed Salah is being held in solitary confinement by Israel and denied family visits.
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