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Iran has announced that it is more likely to sell weapons to other countries, rather than buy them, after the end of a longstanding UN arms embargo.
Ersin Tatar, a right-wing candidate favoured by Turkish President Erdogan, has narrowly won presidential elections in the unrecognised Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.
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.
Azerbaijan says it's struck enemy targets Nagorno Karabakh
The fighting has prompted concern in the region, with Iran condemning the confrontation.
Dismantling the counterterror narrative is long overdue
Comment: The language and logic of counter-terrorism established by the US has been used to justify a devastating spectrum of Muslim persecution ...
Lebanon's revolution: How art turned into a political weapon
On the first anniversary of Lebanon's October uprising, The New Arab speaks to the artists who used their talent to amplify voices on the ground.
Would Biden really stop writing blank cheques for Egypt?
Comment: Only a Biden administration would be capable of holding Sisi's regime accountable. But whether it would is another matter, writes Sam ...
Turkey support lifts spirits in Azerbaijan
Strong pro-Turkish sentiment has taken over Azerbaijan following Ankara's support for Baku amid its ongoing military conflict with Armenia over ...
HTS kill 13 ‘IS-affiliated militants' in northern Syria
An HTS-affiliated security force says it has killed 13 Islamic State militants in the village of Tal’ada in Idlib province, while local people ...
Secret Morocco delegation visited Israel: reports
Israeli media reported a secret visit by a Moroccan security delegation to Tel Aviv.
Akinci to face Erdogan-backed rival in Turkish Cypriot election
Pro-reunification moderate Mustafa Akinci will face Ankara-backed nationalist Ersin Tatar in the race for the Turkish Cypriot presidency, which ...
Claiming Covid-19 'immunity,' Trump prepares for election fight
US President Donald Trump declared himself immune from Covid-19 and ready for a fight as his White House race against surging rival Joe Biden ...
Emirati royal invites Israeli singer to his Dubai home
Omer Adam was invited to perform at a synagogue in Dubai to celebrate a Jewish holiday.
Iran nuclear chief tests positive for Covid-19
Iran's Nuclear chief is along thousands of people to contract covid-19 in the last month.
Explainer: Who are the Al-Shabab militants terrorising northern Mozambique?
A violent rebellion in northern Mozambique has been waged by a shadowy group known locally as Al-Shabab, which a year ago pledged allegiance to ...
#FreeToBeOnline calls for protection of girls against online harassment
Young women's access to the internet is not only curtailed, but in many places, including in parts of the Middle East, they face many dangers on social media.
Turkish Cypriots vote for new leader amid Mediterranean tensions
The election in the breakaway TRNC that is recognised only by Ankara.
Syria Insight: Russia's intervention five years on (Part 1)
In-depth: Five years have passed since Russia's intervention in Syria's war began. For Syrians, it is a time of loss and mourning.
The future of medical tourism in Turkey
Turkey has become the go-to destination for self-improvement, but the pandemic has devastated one of the country's fastest growing ...
The legacy of Tehran's weaponised sectarianism in Iran-Iraq war
Comment: Sectarianism is seen as the tragic norm in today's Middle Eastern conflicts, but its roots were put down 40 years ago during the ...
Emirati ship to dock in Israeli port
A ship sailing from the Dubai port of Jebel Ali will arrive at Haifa Port on Monday morning.
Gaza Mon Amour: Love conquers all in charming satire
Love triumphs over tragedy in the Nasser brothers' touching satire on desire and despair in Gaza.
US bill could sanction banks operating in 'Hezbollah-dominated' areas
This legislation would represent the “toughest sanctions ever proposed by Congress” against Hezbollah, Republican US Congressman Joe Wilson ...
90 dead as Assad forces clash with IS: monitor
At least 90 combatants have been killed in clashes between regime forces and IS groups in the Orontes valley.
Northern Cyprus authorities plan to open a coastal section of a disputed town with Turkey's support.
The Islamic republic reported a record high in new Covid-19 cases earlier this week.
Donald Trump announced he and his wife are self-isolating after they tested positive for covid-19
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