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Police seized computers as part of the investigation into an Al Jazeera documentary about migrants in Malaysia.
Valerie Abou Chacra appears to be courting controversy in her decision to hold her wedding celebrations in the midst of a pandemic.
Domestic workers fall victim to exploitation in lockdown London
The Covid-19 pandemic has left domestic workers for wealthy Gulf families increasingly vulnerable to ill treatment and abuse.
Desperation, misery in Kashmir a year after Indian clampdown
India has reimposed a curfew on the Muslim-majority region ahead of the first anniversary of the decision to strip Kashmir of its autonomy.
India imposes curfew in Kashmir ahead of clampdown anniversary
A curfew has been imposed across Indian Kashmir just two days before the first anniversary of New Delhi's abolition of the restive region's ...
Egypt churches reopen as new infections wane
The Coptic Orthodox Church said in a statement that it would receive the faithful in its churches with restrictions that include social distancing and wearing masks.
UK seeks 'tougher action' from France on Channel migrants
The UK immigration compliance minister said the number of small boat crossings from France was 'unacceptably high', as asylum seekers attempt to ...
British Muslims condemn lockdown announced two hours before Eid
'It is like being told they cannot visit family and friends for Christmas on Christmas Eve itself,' the UK's largest Muslim group said, ...
Friday's 'Covid Eid' takes another bittersweet turn for Muslims
Comment: Covid-19 has revealed the vulnerability, resilience and generosity of the UK's disproportionately impacted Muslim community, writes ...
Contentious budget vote could push Israel towards elections
Benjamin Netanyahu is believed to be angling for a conflict that will trigger a November election to try and preempt what could be a ruling ...
Preventing a global education disaster
Comment: We must act now to ensure a perfect storm of lost schooling, increased child poverty, and deep budget cuts don't lead to unprecedented ...
Desperate and trapped, Gaza's youth turn to suicide
Amid growing desperation, Gaza is in the grip of a suicide crisis.
Virus fears force animal sellers online for Muslim festival
Faced with deserted markets, Muslim livestock breeders and traders across South Asia have turned to websites, apps and social media to showcase ...
Lebanon reimposes coronavirus restrictions after surge in infections
Lebanon reimposed Covid-19 restrictions for the next two weeks as the country experiences a surge in cases.
Lebanon's Hezbollah denies involvement in Israel border clash
Clashes along the Israel-Lebanon border on Monday did not involve Hezbollah fighters, the Lebanese Shia group said.
UN mission urges 'maximum restraint' after Lebanon-Israel border clashes
As tensions eased along the Israel-Lebanon border on Monday, the United Nations' peacekeeping force urged maximum restraint.
Israeli military 'in combat' with Hezbollah on Lebanon border
Tensions have been on the rise after Israel killed a Hezbollah fighter in Syria last week.
Jordan detains teachers union officials over 'state services harm'
Jordan has detained 13 teacher union officials after they threatened industrial action.
Missing Rohingya migrants found alive in Malaysia
Authorities confirmed a group of Rohingya migrants that were feared to be dead were found alive on an island in Malaysia.
Coronavirus crisis sparks a young Israeli anti-government protest movement
Thousands have been taking to the streets several times a week to protest the Israeli government's handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
Jordan orders two-year closure of teachers' union
The move came three days after the Teachers' Association organised a demonstration demanding the government honour a 2019 agreement for a rise ...
Qatar sends field hospitals to treat Iraq's coronavirus patients
Qatar has sent two field hospitals, including medical supplies and 250 beds, to help Iraq in its ongoing battle with Covid-19.
Lebanese official confirmed positive Covid-19 during French FM meeting
The head of the Lebanese foreign minister's office was shocked to receive untimely news of a positive Covid-19 result during a meeting with the ...
Rights groups urge Palestinian Authority to free protesters
10 of the 19 peaceful protesters arrested on Sunday remain in detention, which a court has now extended for 15 days, according to Amnesty ...
The PA has reinstated its lockdown to prevent a second peak.
The Israeli president has criticised the unity government of in-fighting ahead of the elections.
Saudi Arabia has suffered from low oil prices and the coronavirus epidemic.
There are concerns about further erosion of parliamentary powers in Israel.
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