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An Iranian-American man is one of several who have been arrested on spying charges as he tried to leave Tehran.
Israel is leading the world in vaccinating its population, but the programme has been snagged by major controversies regarding data sharing and the neglect of Palestinians in the West Bank.
Iraq could see return of unpopular checkpoints after blasts
Checkpoints will return to Iraq following last week's attack in Baghdad that killed over 30 people.
Iran jails brother of vice president
The charges against Mahdi Jahangiri - a banker who is the brother of senior vice president Eshaq Jahangiri - included "professional currency ...
Moscow, Tehran call for 'rescue' of Iran nuclear deal
Russia and Iran's top diplomats held their first talks since the change in US administrations raised hopes of Washington returning to the deal.
Israeli intelligence minister leads delegation in visit to Sudan
Sudanese state media did not report the visit, which Israel said was the first by a minister since the two countries normalised ties.
Israeli intelligence minister leads delegation in visit to Sudan
Sudanese state media did not report the visit, which Israel said was the first by a minister since the two countries normalised ties.
Filipinas recruited to work in UAE 'trafficked to Syria'
Filipino women and girls have made an appeal for help from the Philippine's embassy in Damascus.
Ten years on, did Egypt's January 25 revolution fail?
In-depth: Further from the aspirations of the 2011 revolution than ever before, will the demand for 'bread, freedom and social justice' ever be ...
Israel extradites headmistress wanted for sex crimes to Australia
Malka Leifer, a former teacher, has been extradited from Israel to Australia where she will face trial for accounts of child sex abuse.
Arab Spring exiles look back on Egypt uprising
A decade after the January 25 uprising, thousands of protesters are estimated to have fled to escape the President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi ...
Greece, Turkey face first crisis talk since 2016
Greece and Turkey will bow to EU and NATO pressure on Monday and hold the first direct talks over their explosive eastern Mediterranean standoff ...
Iran ready for Saudi talks if policy changes
Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman has suggested that Saudi Arabia’s policy shifts in the context of a friendlier US administration could lay the ...
Libya oil output makes high-stake but fragile return
Libya has increased its oil production tenfold, but this is still below the levels of the Gaddafi era, experts say.
Saudi Arabia rejected all calls for dialogue: Iran FM
In an interview with a reformist newspaper, Mohammad Javad Zarif spoke of diplomatic efforts with Saudi Arabia and his career as Iran’s top ...
Afghan officials welcome Biden plan to review US-Taliban deal
The Biden administration said it will review last year's deal with the Taliban amid suring violence in Afghanistan.
Pandemic forces Jordanian children into labour market
Schools have been closed for nearly a year in Jordan, forcing many children into the labour market prematurely.
Assassination attempt targets Syrian son of 'Russia’s man'
Gunmen opened fire on Bassel Haswani in Yabroud, just days after his father was linked to the purchase of the shipment of ammonium nitrate that ...
Iran calls on Biden to 'unconditionally' lift US sanctions
Iran has been watching the US elections closely, with Joe Biden's inauguration as the 46th president of the United States.
Dog spent days outside Turkish hospital waiting for owner
Boncuk, which means bead, followed the ambulance that transported her owner, Cemal Senturk, to hospital in the Black Sea city of Trabzon and ...
Syrian regime denies meeting with Israeli delegation
Syria has denied meeting with an Israeli delegation that included a former army chief of staff and former Mossad agent.
Biden to remake US role in climate crisis
Through a raft of executive orders, President Joe Biden committed the United States to tackling the climate crisis.
'Snail's pace' peace talks due to Taliban: Afghan government
Afghan authorities criticised the Taliban for failing to actively participate in peace talks.
World leaders extended their congratulations to US President Joe Biden.
Donald Trump has left the White House, breaking with tradition as he finally leaves Washington.
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