Breaking News
Taliban killed at least 25 Afghan security forces in the northeast of the country.
Ersin Tatar, a right-wing candidate favoured by Turkish President Erdogan, has narrowly won presidential elections in the unrecognised Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.
Israel and Bahrain formalise diplomatic relations after normalisation deal
Israel and Bahrain have officially signed a deal establishing diplomatic relations, as well as seven memorandums of understanding in fields ranging from civil aviation to agriculture.
Turkish Cypriots vote for new leader amid EastMed tensions
North Cyprus on Sunday is holding a presidential vote for a new leader amid heightened tensions in the eastern Mediterranean.
Hamas says declined request to join 'Abraham Accords' talks
Saleh al-Arouri, a prominent leader of Hamas, reportedly said the organisation had declined a US request for dialogue on The Abraham Accords.
Yemen in Focus: Joyous prisoner release after years-long misery
This week we focus on a long-anticipated prisoner release in Yemen.
Yemen prisoner swap sees scores more freed
More than 350 prisoners were freed on the second day of a landmark exchange between Yemen's warring sides.
Prospects of US mediation in the Lebanon-Israel border talks
Comment: As Israel and Lebanon begin landmark maritime border talks, Joe Macaron takes an in-depth look at the players and issues ...
Letting go of Lebanon's revolutionary nostalgia
Comment: Lebanon must let go of the symbolism of last year's revolution and accept its current uncertainty in order to create new hope in this ...
US envoy says Taliban agree to reduce Afghan casualties
The Taliban have promised to reduce casualties in Afghanistan after violence raised questions about the validity of peace ...
Kyrgyzstan's president steps down amid political unrest
Kyrgyzstan's President Sooronbay Jeenbekov resigned on Thursday, saying he wanted to bring an end to the crisis sparked by disputed ...
Iran's dilemma in Nagorno-Karabakh
Analysis: Sharing borders with Armenia and Azerbaijan, Iran is walking a geopolitical tightrope with the crisis.
Two Americans, 240 Yemen rebel backers freed in swap
In an apparent swap, two captive Americans were freed in Yemen as more than 200 supporters of the Houthi rebels were allowed to return home.
Nine dead after helicopters collide in Afghanistan
Nine people were killed after two military helicopters collided amid fighting in southern Afghanistan.
Lebanon-Israel maritime dispute: Normalisation or technical talks?
In-depth: For the first time in 30 years, Lebanon and Israel will hold talks to resolve the disputed maritime border between the two ...
Lebanon, Israel begin landmark maritime border talks
Lebanon and Israel have began talks to settle a maritime border dispute.
Sudan’s PM sacks provincial governor after deadly protests
Abdalla Hamdok fired Saleh Ammar, the newly appointed governor of Kassala province, after protests against his appointment turned deadly
Turkey calls for four-way talks on Karabakh with Russia
'Since Russia is on Armenia's side and we, Turkey, support Azerbaijan, let's meet as a foursome to discuss resolving these problems,' said ...
Afghanistan withdrawal still 'conditions-based', top US general says
The Pentagon's top general said the US withdrawal of more troops from Afghanistan will depends on several conditions.
Afghan police ordered to shoot criminals
Afghanistan's interior minister issued Kabul police with a shoot-to-kill order in a bid to control any escalation in violent crime as US forces ...
Greece slams Turkish decision to send out research ship
Greece has called Turkey's decision to send a seismic research ship back to disputed waters in the eastern Mediterranean 'a direct threat to ...
Taliban endorses 'wise man' Trump in US presidential race
Weeks after receiving an endorsement from the niece of former Al-Qaeda leader, Osama bin Laden, US President Trump has found support from the ...
Palestinian president hosts talks with World Jewish Congress head
Mahmoud Abbas invited Ron Lauder to Ramallah for talks on 'a range of issues regarding Palestine and the Middle East'.
Armenia, Azerbaijan say Nagorno-Karabakh truce fails to hold
Both sides have accused each other of breaking a ceasefire brokered by Russia.
Sign up to get this in your inbox every week
Sign up to get this in your inbox every week
Want to keep up to date with
the latest news from the Middle East?
Subscribe to our newsletter today!
