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Taking advantage of an increasingly favourable climate, young Muslims across the United States are campaigning for the formal recognition of Islamic holidays.
Comment: In utter secrecy, France and Israel are cooperating on the digital warfare of the future, despite competitive tensions on the African arms market, writes Jean Stern.
Turkey says Afghanistan peace talks postponed
Ankara's top diplomat said that after consultations with Doha, the UN and Washington, Turkey decided there was 'no need to rush' the international peace conference on Afghanistan.
How UNRWA became a battleground for Palestinian rights
In-depth: Deeply intertwined with the history of the Palestinian struggle, the UN agency has faced defunding and political delegitimisation in a ...
Sudan repeals Israel boycott law amid normalisation efforts
Sudan has repealed the Israel boycott act, which has been in place since 1958, despite nationwide protests.
Syria court gets 1st applications for presidential vote
A Syrian court started receiving applications from presidential hopefuls, the state news agency said, for polls next month expected to keep Bashar al-Assad in power in the war-torn country.
Abbas raises alarm over Israeli 'apartheid' at J Street
Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas addressed the liberal pro-Israel lobbying group's 2021 National Conference.
Afghanistan's fragile future: The end of America's 'forever war'
Analysis: The future of the Afghan government looks bleak after the US military withdrawal, with the Taliban sensing victory.
Heavy fighting near Yemen's Marib leaves 96 dead: loyalists
The rebels see Marib as a strategic prize that will give them more bargaining power in peace talks that Washington says must begin soon.
How violence prevents healing after Islamic State
Comment: To begin healing in Iraq and Syria, we must find new strategies of acceptance that fight dehumanisation and radicalisation, writes ...
Europe powers express 'grave concern' over Iran enrichment move
Iran’s announcement that they will increase uranium enrichment to 60 precent has worried European nations, who are trying to restart the Iran ...
How Israel is trying to derail Palestinian elections
In-depth: With Palestinian legislative elections fast approaching, Israel has ramped up measures to sabotage the vote.
Sudanese parties denounce repeal of Israel boycott bill
More than 24 political parties have denounced repealing the Israel boycott act, which has been in place since 1958.
Pro-democracy Hirak protesters launch hunger strike in Algerian prison
A group of detained anti-government protesters in Algeria have launched a mass hunger strike in prison.
Kuwait wants to strengthen ties with Turkey, says ruler
A letter from Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Sabah conveyed Kuwait's commitment to close relations between the two friendly countries and ...
US to send warships through Bosphorus to Black Sea:Turkey
Russia recently sent military reinforcements to both the Ukrainian border and Crimea.
Sudan agrees to reactivate agreements with Qatar
Relations between Sudan and Qatar appear to be warming since the end of the Gulf blockade earlier this year.
Mansour Abbas: The Islamist politician reshaping Israel's political landscape
Analysis: When elected to the Knesset two years ago, few Israelis knew who Mansour Abbas was. Now the Islamist leader could shape the ...
Why the EU-Turkey migration deal needs to be reassessed
In-depth: Five years after the EU-Turkey migration deal was reached, the agreement desperately needs to be reassessed for the sake of millions ...
Indonesia 'cannot accept' delays of 100 million AstraZeneca jabs
Indonesia has an ambitious coronavirus vaccine programme. However, this looks threatened after Jakarta said 100 million doses of the AstraZeneca ...
UAE's Mohammed bin Zayed backs new Libyan government
Mohammed bin Zayed received Libya's interim PM on Wednesday, with official media reporting that he backs the new unity government.
Biden resumes Palestinian aid, urges two-state solution
US President Joe Biden restored aid to the Palestinians to a tune of $235 million, as he promised to press for a two-state ...
Jordan king to address nation on palace turmoil
After the dramatic events involving Prince Hamzah, the king of Jordan has announced that he will make an address.
Egypt, Sudan and Ethiopia's Nile dispute: A looming conflict?
Analysis: Ethiopia's contested dam on the Nile has pitted it against both Egypt and Sudan, with a border dispute between Khartoum and Addis ...
Berlin will tie reconstruction funding to the formation of a new reformist government, sources said.
“This urgent, necessary aid is one piece of our renewed commitment to the Palestinian people.”
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