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In just a few short years, Khadim Hussain Rizvi, known for profanity-laced speeches and theatrical gestures, gained mass support and rose to become one of the country's most feared figures.
Saudi Arabia, the first Arab state to host a G20 summit, has faced disapproval over its human rights record.
Yemen seeks Interpol arrest warrants for Houthi leaders
Yemen's internationally recognised government is seeking to issue arrest warrants for Houthi leaders, the ministry of foreign affairs said on Friday.
US military flew terminally ill Bahrain premier to America
The US military flew Bahrain's late Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa in for treatment shortly before he died.
UN condemns Libya lawyer's killing
Hanan al-Barassi was shot in her car in the east of the country.
Rioters snatch Druze religious leader's body after Covid-19 death
Druze religious leaders have distanced themselves from the rioters who snatched Sheikh Hassan Halabi's body from an Israeli hospital.
Hariri's comeback met with scorn and apathy in Lebanon
In-depth: Saad Hariri is back by unpopular demand after winning the backing of a narrow majority, almost exactly a year after he resigned amidst ...
Russia strikes kill 78 rebels in Syria
Air strikes by Damascus regime ally Russia killed 78 Turkey-backed rebels in northwestern Syria, a monitor said, in the bloodiest surge in ...
Yemen in Focus: New Houthi ambassador signals Iran's intentions
This week we focus on Iran's new ambassador to the Houthis in the rebel-held capital.
Red Cross Karabakh head urges rivals to spare civilians
Gerardo Moloeznik has called for all parties to stop shelling civilians and respect international law.
Saudi commission insists no minors to face death penalty
Human Rights Watch says Saudi prosecutors are seeking the death penalty against eight Saudi men, some of whom allegedly committed as children.
At Stepanakert cemetery, mothers weep for lost sons
At 26-year-old Petrosyan's funeral, friends, family and comrades stood quietly, their faces down and their eyes red, the silence broken ...
Will Kuwait's new emir continue to play Gulf mediator?
Comment: Under Sheikh Sabah, Kuwait cemented its position as an mediating power in the region. His successor is likely to continue that legacy, ...
Egypt fears worst for lost locals going to Europe
Concerns over a group of 15 men that set off toward Europe have increased in Egypt.
Egyptian journalist 'disappears' after being trailed by policeman: report
Colleagues and activists have raised concerns about the safety of Egyptian journalist Basma Mustafa following her reported disappearance.
Iraqi father faces militia as he seeks missing son
Jasb’s father has been searching for justice that has run repeatedly against one major obstacle: the increasing helplessness of Iraq’s government in the face of powerful, Iranian-backed Shiite militias.
Macron demands Turkey explain 'jihadists' in Azerbaijan
Armenian and Azerbaijani forces intensified their shelling on Thursday as Macron said jihadist militants had been deployed to Nagorno Karabakh ...
Egypt set for protests after young man's killing
The death of Egyptian Owais al-Rawi has drawn comparisons to the killing of George Floyd and sparked calls for protests.
New Armenia, Azerbaijan shelling despite calls for halt
Fighting has persisted between Armenian and Azerbaijani forces despite fresh calls for a ceasefire from world leaders.
Kuwait's late emir buried after successor is sworn in
Kuwait's late ruler Sheikh Sabah was laid to rest following the swearing-in of his successor.
Kuwait swears in new emir after death of ruler
Kuwait swore in its new emir following the death of the Gulf country's ruler Sheikh Sabah.
Rights group slams Egypt's 'execution' of Palestinian fishermen
The Palestinian Centre for Human Rights has strongly condemned the killing of two brothers that were fishing along the Egypt-Palestine maritime ...
Israeli cabinet tightens coronavirus lockdown
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's cabinet decided to impose further restrictions to stop the spread of coronavirus on Thursday.
Biden calls Trump's Supreme Court push 'abuse of power'
White House hopeful Joe Biden branded Donald Trump's moves to fill a Supreme Court vacancy less than two months before the US presidential ...
This week we focus on the ongoing Houthi offensive to capture Marib.
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