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France's lower house of parliament on Tuesday voted in favour of a law to battle 'Islamist separatism', but critics call an attack on religious freedoms.
Lebanon's interior minister was mocked after suggesting women start cooking following a suspension of food deliveries during the country's coronavirus lockdown.
US Supreme Court Justice Ginsburg dies at 87
Justice Ginsburg was instrumental in championing women's rights issues in the United States.
Sudan drops death penalty, flogging for gay sex
Activists praised Sudan's decision to lift the death penalty for gay sex 'as first step', but warned that queer people could still jailed under ...
The Middle East at war with coronavirus: Top stories
Today in coronavirus news from the Middle East: Saudi Arabia slashes Hajj pilgrim numbers, Iran's second wave continues, Jordan trials ...
India extends 'crippling' 2G restriction in occupied Kashmir
Mobile services in occupied Kashmir are being still being restricted to 2G network.
Which Arab countries will be in lockdown this Eid?
Muslims across the Arab world are preparing for a very different Eid amid a coronavirus epidemic.
Egypt's Sisi tests team daily to prevent coronavirus infection
Dozens of people working closely with Egypt's President Sisi are subject to the daily coronavirus testing, said an official Egyptian source.
Sudan's fight against FGM has only just begun
Sudan's decision to outlaw female genital mutilation is a small step on the long road to achieving gender equality.
Egypt's president expands powers, citing virus outbreak
President Sissi approved amendments to the country's state of emergency, granting him and security agencies additional powers.
The Middle East at war with coronavirus
Jordan reports no new cases in a week, Houthi authorities in Sanaa report their first Covid-19 case and Lebanon extends lockdown measures in ...
The Middle East at war with coronavirus: Top stories
Lebanon's protesters defy coronavirus lockdown, while Iran's daily Covid-19 death rate drops drastically. Here's your daily update.
Turkish police detain gathered union leaders on May Day
Police in Istanbul detained at least 15 people, including trade union leaders, who tried to stage a May Day march.
India's draconian internet shutdown hinders Kashmir's battle against Covid-19
While the conflict-torn region is used to lockdowns, India's ban on high-speed internet is hindering Kashmir's ability to battle the ...
Iraq eases coronavirus curfew days before start of Ramadan
The Iraqi government has decided to ease its 24-hour curfew, which began as an effort to curb coronavirus, for the sake of Ramadan.
Virus measures threaten Egypt's fragile economy
The partial lockdown threatens the livelihoods of many of Egypt’s 100 million residents, one of three of whom were already living in poverty, according to government figures.
China's Belt and Road initiative affected by coronavirus
The outbreak of coronavirus has affected a number of projects under China's BRI in a number of host countries, including Pakistan, Tajikistan ...
'Islamophobic' burqa ban comes into effect in the Netherlands
After 14 years of debate, the 'burqa ban' introduced by far-right politician Geert Wilders will go into effect in the Netherlands.
UK supplying fighter jets to Riyadh despite arms ban
The British government negotiated an exemption from a German arms export ban to Saudi Arabia in order to continue selling planes to ...
Turkish teacher who claimed to be Jesus suspended
The teacher was swiftly suspended by local officials who deemed such claims 'inappropriate' and a bad example for his class of 11-year-olds.
#GrindrLebBan: Lebanon restricts online gay dating app
Lebanon appears to be imposing a partial ban on gay dating app Grindr, one of the few safe spaces for the country's LTBT+ ...
Somalia hires US lobbyists to overturn Trump travel ban
The government of Somalia has hired a US lobbying firm to help lift President Donald Trump's travel ban and overturn a partial ...
Denmark full-face veil ban met with protests
Amnesty International condemned the law as a "discriminatory violation of women's rights", especially against Muslim women who choose to wear ...
What Brazil can tell us about Egypt's civil-military relations
Comment: Egypt's military is as politically entrenched as its Brazilian counterpart was during the 'intense repression' period of its military ...
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