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Palestinian journalists have reacted with fury after the Associated Press fired a cameraman who protested against the Palestinian Authority’s detention and beating of another journalist
Abdel Fattah al-Sisi's regime has ramped up its brutal campaign against freedom of expression in the media, punishing anyone challenging the official line.
Israeli police find body of missing renowned Palestinian dancer
Israeli police found the body of a renowned Palestinian dancer days after he went missing at sea.
Algiers recalls France envoy over Hirak documentary controversy
A French documentary about the protest movement has created conflict between France and Algeria over its depiction of the government.
India extends 'crippling' 2G restriction in occupied Kashmir
Mobile services in occupied Kashmir are being still being restricted to 2G network.
Surrealist painter captures Iraq's descent into the abyss
Inside Karrar Sattar's work lives a distinctive darkness and haunting sadness that echoes the lived experiences of the nation at large.
New USAID religious freedom advisor has history of Islamophobia
USAID's recently appointed religious freedom advisor has made multiple Islamophobic comments on his social media profiles.
Iran-backed militants 'exhume' grave of Caliph Umar II
In February, pro-regime forces in Idlib reportedly set fire to the tomb after capturing the town of Maaret al-Numan from opposition hands.
Algeria recalls France envoy after airing of protest documentaries
Algeria's interior ministry claimed the films were "in fact attacks on the Algerian people and its institutions" including the army.
Remembering Qalandia, Jerusalem's stolen airport
Comment: If Israel proceeds with settlement expansion at Qalandia, another sliver of Palestinian history will be lost to colonisation, writes ...
The Middle East at war with coronavirus: Top stories
Egyptian pro-Sisi media outlets hound striking doctors, Qatar fixes privacy issues on its contact-tracing app and Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa ...
Iraq to investigate abductions, torture during protests
Iraq's government said it would investigate the abduction and torture of Iraqis during ongoing anti-government protests outlined by a UN report ...
Moroccan actor arrested for mocking Islam
Moroccan actor Rafik Boubker told people 'to make their ablution with wine and perform prayers with whiskey'.
Iran police arrest man for beheading teenage daughter
13-year-old Romina Ashrafi was killed by her father for running away with a 35-year-old man.
Trump threatens to 'close down' social media
Donald Trump claimed social networks 'totally silence conservative voices' after Twitter tagged two of his posts propounding his unfounded ...
Egyptian pro-Sisi media launch campaign of incitement against doctors
Pro-Sisi media have launched a campaign of incitement against doctors, including death threats.
Six killed following shootout between families in Saudi Arabia
Saudi prosecutors are investigating a deadly mass shooting in Asir province, allegedly sparked by a dispute between two families.
Morocco's LGBT community is living in fear
A month after gay men were outed in Morocco, Ramadan and the Covid-19 lockdown have only made matters worse for the LGBT community.
Qatar Airways to resume flights to 80 destinations
Qatar Airways has decided to resume flights to dozens of countries in the next few weeks despite Covid-19 still being a problem in some parts of ...
Twitter labels Trump tweets 'unsubstantiated' for first time
Trump's tweets violated a recently expanded Twitter policy, according the San Francisco-based company.
Muslim woman becomes UK's first hijab-wearing judge
Raffia Arshad, 40, who grew up in Yorkshire, north England, was practicing law as a barrister before her promotion.
How Iran's Quds Day propaganda pictures backfired
Iran's Quds Day propaganda has backfired, with Tehran's role in the Syria war brought to task.
WATCH: Enormous whale washes up on Kuwait's shores
A baleen whale washed up on Kuwait's shores on Sunday, sending social media into a storm.
IKEA praised for giving Muslims space to safely pray
More than 700 Muslims practised social distancing while performing Eid al-Fitr prayers in Germany this weekend after IKEA donated its car park ...
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