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Clashes were reported between different units belonging to Yemen's government forces, including UAE-backed fighters.
Chief of staff of Iran's armed forces met with Syrian president Bashar Assad during a visit to Syria, where they signed an agreement to reinforce the regime's air defence systems.
UK imposes sanctions, then praises ties with Saudi Arabia
Comment: In a weak attempt at justice for Jamal Khashoggi, the UK imposed sanctions, but then apparently apologised and returned to negotiating arms exports with Saudi Arabia, writes Courtney Freer.
Without accountability, al-Hashimi's assassination will not be the last
Comment: Al-Hashimi was working towards a robust and inclusive Iraqi state. His assassination must not be met with impunity. What comes next is ...
Explosion heard in Tehran followed by power outages
Iranian officials reportedly gave contradictory statements after a blast was heard by Tehran residents, following weeks of similar explosions ...
Made in Europe: Saudi soldiers and weapons deals
Comment: The weapons deals and military training France and the UK provide to Saudi Arabia are killing civilians abroad, and harming workers at home.
Syria condemned at chemical weapons watchdog over sarin attacks
Only Russia, China and Iran voted against the decision to take action on an OPCW investigation that found the Syrian air force attacked ...
Russia abuses UN veto, snuffing out Syrians' final lifeline
Comment: Russia is exploiting its UN Security Council veto power for the purposes of aiding and abetting war crimes in Syria, writes Sam Hamad.
British MPs 'outraged' over arms sales to Saudi Arabia
This week we focus on a 'disappointing' decision by the UK to resume Saudi arms sales, warnings over famine in Yemen and more.
Democrats question Trump’s 'sweeteners' in Saudi arms sales
There is growing opposition to US arms deals with Saudi Arabia.
UN warns Yemen on the brink of famine again
The UN has once again sounded the alarm over Yemen's descent into famine as donor funds have dried up.
Egypt's medics battle Covid-19 and state persecution
Egypt is arresting healthcare workers who criticise the government's mishandling of the public health crisis.
Hezbollah chief blasts US envoy as 'military ruler'
The head of Hezbollah accused the US ambassador to Lebanon of behaving "as if she has authority" after she criticised the Iran-backed Shia party.
US general doubts Russia, US deaths in Afghanistan connection
A US general is not convinced that Russia financed mercenaries to kill US troops in Afghanistan.
Western powers seek condemnation of Syria over sarin attacks
The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) executive council is pushing to take action against Damascus for ...
UK to resume Saudi arms sales despite humanitarian outcry
The UK will resume arms sales to Saudi Arabia after determining the Saudi-led coalition's breaches of international humanitarian law in Yemen to be "isolated incidents".
Mysterious damage to Iran nuclear site could be Israel
An incident at a nuclear site in Iran has some guessing that it is connected to Israel.
Israel behind blast at Iran nuclear site, official claims
Israel's defence minister has said the country is not 'necessarily behind every mysterious incident targeting nuclear and military sites in Iran.
Iran's foreign minister called a ‘liar’ in parliament
Zarif was heckled during a parliamentary session in Iran over negotiations with the US on sanctions.
Iranian ships 'illegally fishing' off Yemen's Socotra coast: minister
A Socotra official accused Iran of illegally fishing off the coast of the Yemeni island, just days after vessel tracking organisations confirmed ...
Israel launches new spy satellite as Iran tensions continue
Israel on Monday launched a new spy satellite that it said would provide high-quality surveillance for its military intelligence.
The Middle East at war with coronavirus: Top stories
In today's roundup: Iran mulls restrictions while the West Bank extends lockdown, US releases Kassim Tajideen, Yemen again faces famine, and a ...
Fire breaks out at Iranian power station
A fresh fire broke out at an Iranian power station, the latest of a series of similar blazes, while Israel said it is not “necessarily” behind ...
'Pivoting East': Will China come to Lebanon’s rescue?
Running quickly out of options as talks over an IMF bailout stall, Lebanon's Hezbollah-backed government says it wants to pivot to China, but ...
The US has issued a warrant to seize the cargoes of four tankers carrying Iranian oil to Venezuela.
The US said it is not ruling out military action to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.
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