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Analysis: With rapid changes in the Middle East amid a fluid geopolitical landscape, Turkey could be poised to mend ties with Israel.
In one of his final acts as president, Donald Trump has moved Israel from the US European military command to the Central Command (CENTCOM).
Israel to push Biden to limit criticism of UAE
Israel is lobbying the incoming Biden administration to limit US criticism of the Gulf’s human rights record and military actions in Yemen.
Lebanon's Hariri pays unannounced visit to Erdogan
Lebanon's Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri paid an unannounced visit to Turkey to meet with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Gulf crisis: Will reconciliation reshape the region's power balance?
Analysis: The breakthrough in resolving the Gulf crisis will have geopolitical implications, creating both new opportunities and challenges.
Jordan says wants dialogue with Iran to 'end tensions'
Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi said Jordan "supports the launching of a dialogue with Iran on the nuclear issue".
What does the future hold for Libya's Haftar?
Analysis: With Haftar's allies divided, questions loom about the LNA leader's future role in Libya.
Iran, Israel and Turkey in a post-Arab Spring region
Analysis: Non-Arab powers have emerged as new regional centres of influence in the Middle East's changing geopolitical map.
Challenges plague new Afghan peace talks
Afghan negotiators are having a challenging time with the peace process.
Israel could purchase additional F-35 squadron before Trump leaves
Israel's defence minister has expressed interest in purchasing an additional F-35 squadron.
OPEC+ meeting to set February production levels
After agreeing to a slight boost for January, OPEC+ ministers will meet on Monday to set oil production levels for next month, amid a highly ...
The New Arab's Most Important Stories from 2020
A retrospective of our coverage of 2020's leading stories
Ousted Algeria leader's 'secret child' loses appeal against jail
Zoulikha Nachinache was found guilty of money laundering, influence peddling, squandering public funds and illicit transfer of foreign ...
Yemen's new government: divisions and common ground
A guide on the newly-formed Yemeni government:
Algeria to roll out Russian Covid vaccine in January
The country had signed a "mutual agreement with a Russian laboratory for acquisition of the coronavirus vaccine from January".
Turkey's rise and Iran's decline in the South Caucasus
Analysis: With Turkey asserting its influence in the South Caucasus region during the conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh, Iran must now adapt to a new geopolitical reality.
Russian and Libyan foreign ministers meet in Moscow
Russia's Sergey Lavrov and Libya's Mohammed Taher Siala met to discuss the ceasefire in the North African country.
Turkey, US in talks over sanctions imposed over S-400s
Turkey and the US are set to discuss sanctions over the purchase of Russian weapons.
Revolt Against the Sun: When the political is personal
Book Club: Nazik al-Mala'ika was one of the most important Arab poets of the twentieth century. Revolt Against the Sun presents her key works in ...
In final days, a weakened Trump faces veto override
Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi slammed Trump's veto as "reckless".
Turkey vows 'retaliation' against attacks by east Libya strongman
Attacks against Turkey by rogue Libyan General Khalifa Haftar will have consequences, the Turkish defence minister said on Sunday.
Russia foils IS attack on security services, ministry employees
Russian forces foiled an Islamic State plot to attack an administrative building belonging to security services as well as an assault targeting ...
In town brutalised by IS, Iraq tests its power
The Iraqi government is attempting to restore control over Sinjar, the Yazidi homeland previously controlled by a web of paramilitary ...
US blames Iran for 'Enemies of the People' website
A website reportedly created to sow discord and division in the US during the presidential elections may be been created by Iranian 'cyber ...
Turkish imports to the Maghreb region have risen sharply, especially "Made in Turkey" textiles.
Bashar Al-Assad is once again trying to claim the state's legitimacy in the religious sphere.
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