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Bahraini security officials who allegedly tortured the two men received training that was partly funded by Britain.
There is growing opposition to US arms deals with Saudi Arabia.
Dubai-based broadcaster uses gaming clip for 'Libya airstrike' footage
Activists close to the GNA believe that the strikes were carried out by Emirati Mirage 2000-9 fighter jets taking off from Egypt's Al-Barani airbase.
Italian MEP accuses Algeria of oppressing Amazigh ethnic group
Since the outbreak of Covid-19, the Algerian government has passed two laws endangering the freedoms of the Amazigh people, according to ...
Turkish naval commander meets Libyan chief of staff
Turkey's Admiral Adnan Ozbal has met the Libyan government's Chief of Staff in Tripoli ahead of an expected confrontation between Libyan ...
Greek FM visits seat Libya's pro-Haftar government
The surprise visit from the Greek offical is the latest sign of deepening ties between Athens and Haftar
Will the Caesar Act deter UAE normalisation of Assad?
In-depth: The Syrian regime has become increasingly important to the UAE's geopolitical goals.
Tunisia's marginalised Tataouine rises up against broken government promises
In-depth: Tunisia's south has long been marginalised, with successive governments since the revolution unable or unwilling to address the ...
Macron slams Turkey's 'criminal responsibility' in Libya
French President Emmanuel Macron accused fellow NATO member Turkey of "criminal responsibility" over its involvement in the Libyan conflict, in ...
The UAE is gradually eclipsing Saudi Arabia in Yemen
Comment: The STC's takeover of Socotra indicates that the United Arab Emirates has marginalised Saudi Arabia into a weaker position, at least ...
Libya's Haftar 'mobilising mercenaries' for key battle in Sirte
Haftar-allied foreign mercenaries are reportedly headed for Sirtre to take part in a key battle against government forces.
Turkey summons Austrian envoy over Kurdish-Turkish clashes in Vienna
Austria also summoned the Turkish ambassador over the clashes between Kurdish and Turkish nationalist demonstrators.
Iran issues arrest warrant for Trump, requests Interpol help
Tehran has reportedly issued arrest warrants for Trump and 30 others it accuses of involvement in a drone strike that killed a top Iranian ...
Bahraini soldier killed in Yemen as Al-Bayda battles resume
Bahrain's army announced that one of their soldiers was killed in Yemen while participating in the Saudi-led coalition.
Sisi has no business drawing 'red lines' in Libya
Comment: Egypt's undemocratic aims and interference in Libya are unwelcome, writes Ahmed Sewehli.
Oil firm says Russian mercenaries enter key Libya field
Russian and other foreign mercenaries drove into Libya's key Al-Sharara oil field.
UK Foreign Office urged to secure Gulf activists' safety
A group of UK lawmakers urged the UK Foreign Office to intervene in the cases of three Gulf activists who are at risk of contracting Covid-19 in ...
Yemen in Focus: Allies turn rivals on Socotra island
This week we focus on the capture of Socotra by UAE-backed southern separatists.
Libya 'a priority' Italy's FM says during Tripoli visit
Rome and Tripoli are reworking a 2017 memorandum on migration.
UN: Yemen will 'fall off cliff' without new funds
The UN's humanitarian chief Mark Lowcock said there were two options for the international community: 'support the humanitarian response... or ...
Tunisian president hits out at foreign interference
Tunisian President Kais Saied on Tuesday criticised foreign intervention in his country and warned against efforts to divide ...
An Egyptian-Turkish war in Libya?
Comment: Recent geopolitical and on-the-ground developments have ignited concerns over the prospect of an Egyptian-Turkish military ...
Saudi Arabia's erasure of its Ottoman history will backfire
Comment: Saudi Arabia is distancing itself from its Ottoman past to fuel its rivalry with Turkey, whipping up jingoistic sentiments, and ...
France wants discussion 'without taboos' on EU-Turkey ties
The EU must 'defend its own interests' and reconsiders its relationship with Turkey, Le Drian said, who France accuses of playing a 'dangerous ...
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