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Comment: This is not the first time that Abbas's blind quest to stay in power is costing Palestinians their sovereignty, writes Dalal Yassine.
Comment: After a year-long hiatus Algeria's Hirak is back on the streets, and this time is fortified by widespread industrial action and more ambitious demands, writes Malia Bouattia.
How are Saudi and Emirati media covering Palestine?
While Saudi media has taken a critical stance against Israel’s actions, UAE media have taken a much more lukewarm approach, similar to that of Western news agencies.
Protecting Afghan women's rights after US troops withdraw
Comment: Any new government in Kabul will likely need aid, which can be conditioned on preserving gains Afghan women have made, writes Nazila ...
Lebanese public prosecutor given new information on Syria detainees
Two Lebanese public figures have handed over a file containing new information about Lebanese citizens held in Syria to the public prosecutors.
The Iraq Report: Anti-Iran protests over Karbala killing
Anti-Iran protests are mounting in a 'prelude to a summer of discontent and violence,' as Iraq is the staging ground for direct talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran.
Palestinians threatened by digital monitoring, censorship: report
The report, "#Hashtag Palestine 2020" provides an overview of violations occurring during a year in which Covid-19 turned Palestine upside down.
Two killed in Sudan rally over 2019 protests killings
Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok said he was 'shocked' by the killings, calling it a 'crime to use live bullets against peaceful protesters'.
Big tech is trying to deplatform Palestinians
Comment: Palestinians aren't just resisting expulsion, but an aggressive campaign to silence them online, and a longstanding media effort to ...
Blinken says 'all sides need to de-escalate' in Israel-Palestine
The US secretary of state said Israel had a right to respond to rocket attacks by Gaza militants.
US Treasury sanctions more individuals accused of Hezbollah links
Hezbollah's financial firm, Al-Qard Al-Hassan, operates independently from Lebanon's banking sector.
Arab, Muslim countries condemn Israel's assault on Gaza
Israel's overnight strikes on Gaza, which killed nine children, have drawn round condemnation from regional powers.
Hamas vows to continue rocket attacks against Israel
Hamas vowed to continue rocket strikes against Israel following violence on Monday which saw hundreds of Palestinians injured at Jerusalem’s ...
Algeria to ban unauthorised protests in 'new crackdown'
Demonstrations in Algeria have continued, as the Hirak protest movement demands seeks deep changes in the country.
Jordan protesters unite to demand Israel envoy's ouster
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators held angry protests on in Amman demanding an end to Jordan's peace treaty with Israel, following clashes between ...
Israeli settlers barricade themselves in Sheikh Jarrah home
Israeli settlers have steel-proofed a home belonging to the Al-Ghawi family of Sheikh Jarrah, while Israeli Knesset members stormed the neighbourhood with military protection.
Iraq journalist targeted in hit undergoes brain surgery
Journalist Ahmed Hassan has undergone brain surgery after being shot in the latest attack against anti-government activists in Iraq.
Pakistani soldiers killed, wounded in twin attacks
The Baluchistan province is the target of attacks by Baluch secessionist groups and Taliban.
Iraqi reporter seriously wounded day after activist's killing
Journalist Ahmed Hassan was shot, in the latest attack against anti-government activists in Iraq.
Tunisia leaders fight over command of country's security forces
Tunisia is embroiled in a constitutional crisis as the country's prime minister and president argue over who commands the country's security ...
Iraqi activist's killing sparks protests against impunity
A leading Iraqi anti-government activist was killed early Sunday.
'Silence is not an option' for east Jerusalem Palestinians
Hundreds of Palestinians have been wounded and dozens arrested following Israeli police violence.
Meet Sam Rasoul, Palestinian-American running for Lieutenant Governor
As Virginia becomes more diverse and left-leaning, so do opportunities for progressive politics.
US Muslims call for office against Islamophobia
The US Council of Muslim Organisations has called for the creation of an envoy position to signal that anti-Muslim sentiment will not be ...
The former Republican Guards Corps construction chief said he opposed polarisation in politics.
Thousands of Algerians were killed during the Setif massacre.
Some 450 accounts from the Palestinian territories were banned by the social media giant.
Algeria on Thursday blamed subversive movements for increasing protests by trade unions.
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