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Algerian actresses have launched a campaign to see the country put an end to violence against women.
Hundreds of Kazakhs have been detained by Chinese authorities in Xinjiang.
Sudanese officials: Diplomatic deal with Israel is near
A US-brokered deal to normalise ties with Israel is imminent after an American-Israeli delegation flew to Sudan this week, official said.
US strike kills 14 Islamist militants in northwestern Syria
The US Army says it has carried out a drone strike against Al-Qaeda-linked militants in Syria’s rebel-held Idlib province.
Israeli delegation visited Sudan in push to normalise ties
An Israeli delegation visited the Sudanese capital Khartoum on Wednesday in order to pave the way for the normalisation of relations, amid ...
Trump and Biden to do battle in final debate
The debate in the southern city of Nashville will fire the starting gun on the final sprint to the November 3 election.
Anger as Iraqi bank offers 'second wife loans'
The government-owned Al-Rasheed bank is offering over $8,000 to male employees who wish to take on a second wife.
Saad Hariri named new Lebanon PM, promises reform cabinet
President Michel Aoun named Hariri to form a new cabinet to lift the country out of crisis after most parliamentary blocs backed his nomination.
US foreign policy in the 2020 elections
Comment: Differences in Middle East foreign policy between Trump and Biden show two very different visions of America’s place in the world, ...
Sudan protester killed as police clear streets: medics
At least 14 protesters were also wounded and more suffered breathing difficulties as a result of the 'extreme violence,' medics said.
Lebanon begins consultations to pick new prime minister
Lebanon's President Michel Aoun is holding meetings with the country's parliamentarians to name a new prime minister.
Saudi commission insists no minors to face death penalty
Human Rights Watch says Saudi prosecutors are seeking the death penalty against eight Saudi men, some of whom allegedly committed as children.
Lebanon's exit from crisis hinges on new PM: president
Lebanon's President Michel Aoun said the country's next prime minister will have to lead reforms and battle corruption.
Inheriting an Arab American citizenship
Comment: Contrary to Trump's claims, Arab and Muslim Americans have centuries-long experience of fighting to be included in US society, just ...
Syria regime demands 'US troop withdrawal for captives' release'
The Syrian regime is believed to be holding four American captives.
Ancient Egyptian artefacts vandalised by conspiracy theorists in Germany
A strange conspiracy theory involving ancient artefacts has emerged in Europe.
Sudan closes Khartoum roads amid online calls for protests
Soldiers have been deployed across Khartoum to close off roads amid calls for protests.
Israeli missile strike hits school in southwest Syria
An Israeli missile has hit a school in southwestern Syria, which sources say was being used as a base by pro-Iran militias.
Iranian woman arrested for 'cycling without hijab'
A short video shot with a mobile phone was circulated on Monday on social media networks showing a bare-headed woman cycling in front of a ...
French teacher's killer 'contacted pupil's father before attack'
Decapitated teacher Samuel Paty was in touch with a parent who was leading an online campaign against him.
Kyrgyzstan detains ex-president's ally after crisis
Kyrgyzstan authorities a powerbroker closely allied to former president Sooronbay Jeenbekov on charges of corruption.
Trump to delist Sudan from terror list for $335m
Sudan could soon see itself removed from the US blacklist of state sponsors of terrorism after President Donald Trump said he was ready to make ...
French police raid Islamist groups after teacher beheading
French police have raided Islamist groups in the aftermath of the beheading of a teacher who showed his school class cartoons of the Prophet ...
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 ...
Independent theatres and those associated with the opposition are being left out of relief funds.
This week we focus on a long-anticipated prisoner release in Yemen.
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