In-depth: Yemen's most isolated province has largely been spared the horrors of war, but it now faces destabilisation due to a geopolitical struggle involving Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Oman.
Whitehall said Michael Gove's visit to Israel is 'purely Covid-related,'
Turkey's Erdogan fires trade minister in Cabinet reshuffle
Recep Tayyip Erdogan has removed the trade minister from his post and replaced him with Mehmet Mus.
Scorpion: How Israel is developing France's future defence system
Comment: In utter secrecy, France and Israel are cooperating on the digital warfare of the future, despite competitive tensions on the African ...
UK adds India to Covid travel 'red list'
Britain on Monday imposed its strictest travel curbs on India after an explosion of coronavirus cases there, hours after Prime Minister Boris ...
The unconvincing narrative of EU sanctions on Turkey
Analysis: Despite the rhetoric, complex economic and political relations between Turkey and prominent EU member states mean that substantial sanctions on Ankara will always be off the table.
Pakistan and Indian FMs in crossover visits to UAE
As the UAE mediates between the two rival nations of India and Pakistan, the foreign ministers of both countries have visited during the weekend.
Parents of Regeni thank Al-Araby for 'uncovering' witnesses
The New Arab's Arabic-language sister service Al-Araby TV has been commended by the parents of Giulio Regeni for uncovering new witnesses in the ...
New witnesses in Regeni murder trial testify in Italy
Fresh witnesses have come forward to testify against the men accused of torturing and murdering Italian academic student Giulio Regeni in 2016.
Ambassador: UAE played part in India-Pakistan cease-fire
The UAE had previously been linked to a February ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan over the disputed Kashmir region.
Can Saudi Arabia and Pakistan mend frayed ties?
Analysis: Amid new geopolitical shifts and realignments in the region, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan appear to be pursuing a reset in relations.
Biden confirms $23 billion arms sales to UAE
Joe Biden’s administration confirmed that it will follow through on a $23 billion weapons sales to the UAE.
Suez megaship owner haggles over $900m release demand
Negotiations are underway between the Suez Canal authorities and the owners of the ship that blocked the passage for a number of days, causing ...
Egypt 'seizes' megaship over nearly $1bn Suez claim
A megaship which blocked Egypt's Suez Canal and crippled world trade for nearly a week has been 'seized' on court orders.
Palestinians face ‘scandalous exploitation’ working in Israel, settlements: report
The general secretary of the International Trade Union Confederation said an independent Palestinian state is required to achieve ...
Canada blocks arms exports to ally Turkey
Canada on Monday blocked military arms exports to NATO ally Turkey.
The Iraq Report: US troop withdrawal boosts Iranian ambitions
Iran views US reticence to continue operating in Iraq not only as a sign of weakness but as an opportunity to further cement its hold and power ...
Mideast 'early inoculators' to recover by 2022: IMF
The International Monetary Fund raised its 2021 MENA growth forecast because of early inoculation of the vaccine, while saying inequalities are ...
Syria juice vendor prepares for Ramadan as crisis bites
Ishaaq Kremed's decades-old trade has also taken on new meaning since the war-torn country has been plunged into economic crisis.
Veteran ruler Guelleh re-elected Djibouti president for fifth term
73-year-old Ismail Omar Guelleh, who has controlled Djibouti with an iron fist since 1999, is set to start a fifth term after winning over 98 ...
Turkey demands apology after Draghi calls Erdogan a dictator
As of Friday evening, Italian Premier Draghi had not apologised publicly or issued a retraction.
For true JCPOA re-entry, Biden must tear down sanctions
Comment: Trump's sanctions will have to go if the Biden administration intends to have any policy success with respect to Iran, write Tyler ...
German firms unveil lavish post-blast Beirut port plan
A plan to rebuild the Beirut port area that was devastated by an explosion has been presented by a German delegation.
Polls open in Djibouti as Guelleh seeks fifth term
Some 215,000 citizens are registered to vote in the ballot pitting Guelleh, 73, against a little-known businessman widely seen to pose little ...
Eighteen candidates will contest a first round of presidential elections in Peru.