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At least five supporters facing federal charges have suggested they were taking orders from the then-president when they marched on Capitol Hill to challenge Joe Biden’s election win.
World leaders have sent messages of congratulations to President Biden, with many hoping that a change in attitudes and approach will follow his inauguration.
Biden's Treasury pick takes stand against China trade abuses
President-elect Joe Biden's pick to lead the US Treasury said the US will work to combat China's "abusive" trade practices.
Yemen's Houthis defiant as aid agencies fear terror label
Yemen's rebel leaders brushed off the designation, while one of the largest aid agencies active in the war-torn country said the move would ...
US Justice Department indicts 15 over Capitol violence
The US Justice Department has indicted 15 people involved in the storming of the Capitol.
Morocco arrests Lebanese man for alleged fraud, identity theft
The Lebanese national is alleged to have used stolen passports to garner the trust of his victims.
Syria's regime auctions off land of the displaced
Rights groups and legal experts say local authorities in parts of northwest Syria recaptured by government forces have staged auctions to ...
EU calls for probe into killing of 13-year-old Palestinian
Fourteen-year-old Ali Abu Aliya died of wounds sustained after he was shot in the stomach during a protest on Friday against Israeli land ...
Arab women's organisation launches anti-harassment app
The SafeNess app aims to 'protect women from harassment, violence and theft in public spaces'.
Iranian prisoners to have fingers amputated after 'sham' conviction
Six men in Iran are at risk of having four fingers on their right hand amputated after being convicted of theft, while another was ...
Youth activists in Iraq are waging a 'green revolution'
The youth-led initiative 'Green Iraq' is planting thousands of trees across the country to transform sprawling cities and deserts.
Egypt's 'Butcher of Giza' confesses to two more killings
New investigations in Egypt have revealed the gory details of vile series of murders by a suspect dubbed the 'Butcher of Giza'.
Filipino bands feel the pain amid coronavirus in Dubai
Filipino bands, a mainstay of nightlife across the Gulf and Asia, face an uncertain fate as the Covid-19 pandemic draws crowds away from clubs.
Trump bans US investment in Chinese military-linked firms
Donald Trump has barred Americans from investing in companies that US officials say are owned or controlled by the Chinese military.
Mariam Mohamed's death reignites Egypt's digital #MeToo movement
The death of a 24-year-old Egyptian woman in Cairo has served as another catalyst for the digital feminist movement in Egypt.
Saudi girl filmed with pistol on back of motorbike
A Saudi girl was filmed while boasting a pistol in plain sight while on the back of a motorbike.
Palestine's olive harvest marred by rising Israeli settler violence
In-depth: Attacks by Israeli settlers against Palestinians often intensify during the crucial olive harvest season.
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, ...
Normalisation with Israel: The view from the Arab Maghreb
In-depth: Despite UAE-Bahrain's normalisation agreement with Israel, and their unofficial relations with Tel Aviv, North African countries are ...
BDS win: Columbia University votes to boycott Israeli companies
Columbia University has become the latest institution to stand with Palestine on Tuesday after voting to divest from companies that do business ...
Palestine-BDS: White House photo-op won't lead to peace
Amid Palestinian protests, the BDS campaign called the UAE-Israel agreement a 'cynical deal by corrupt, fanatic Israeli, Emirati, Bahraini and ...
US: Turkey-sent Syrian fighters generate backlash in Libya
The US Defence Department alleges Turkey sent around 5,000 Syrian mercenaries to fight alongside the UN-backed government in Libya.
'End of the world': Countdown to Beirut's devastating blast
More than 180 people were killed when an explosion rocked the Lebanese capital earlier this month, devastating much of the city and changing ...
'Deal of shame': UAE endorses Israel's occupation of Palestine
Comment: UAE had already sold out the Palestinians, now it's taking the credit for 'stopping annexation' - a process that is happening anyway, ...
Turkey has criticised an oil deal between a US firm and Kurdish-led authorities in northeast Syria.
The PLO has urged action against Israel to stop constructing settlements in occupied East Jerusalem.
After a Russian veto, hope that aid reaches rebel-held areas in Syria dwindles.
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