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Israel's Supreme Court on Monday ruled that people who convert to Judaism through the Reform and Conservative movements in Israel are also Jewish and entitled to become citizens.
Travel has been prohibited and venues have been closed as Gulf nations attempt to contain the spreading virus.
Saudi Arabia halts entertainment as virus surges
All cinemas, restaurants, and entertainment centres in Saudi Arabia have been closed, as virus cases rise.
London's ultra-Orthodox Jews have ‘shocking’ coronavirus infection rate
A study has found that London's Haredi, or ultra-Orthodox Jews, have a shocking 64% coronavirus infection rate, nine times higher than the UK ...
How the odds were stacked against Yemen's revolution
In-depth: A decade since the 2011 uprising, the hopes of Yemenis for freedom and an end to authoritarian rule have been shattered by war and a ...
Israeli police, ultra-Orthodox protesters clash over schools
Clashes erupted between Israeli police and ultra-Orthodox protesters over the opening of religious schools despite coronavirus lockdown orders.
UAE scrambles to allay Danish concerns over Covid-19 tests
The United Arab Emirates is in contact with Denmark to "clarify the details" after the latter suspended flights over coronavirus concerns, Abu ...
Israel extends Covid lockdown despite vaccination drive
The Israeli government extended the country's coronavirus lockdown as infections soar despite a rapid vaccination campaign.
Denmark's women-led Mariam Mosque: Unorthodox reformation or overdue recognition?
Sherin Khankan and a group of Islamic academics founded the women-led Mariam Mosque in Copenhagen in 2016, sparking a debate among mainstream ...
Comment: Too often, narratives of resilience are told in place of critique, letting those responsible for crony politics, corruption and human ...
Jordan opens first Covid-19 field hospital
The 300-bed hospital was erected in two weeks in the northern Zarqa province, around 20 kilometres (12 miles) from the capital Amman, at a cost ...
WATCH: UAE hosts first Orthodox Jewish wedding in Dubai
The wedding reportedly took place at the Park Hyatt Dubai Hotel and featured some 150 guests, Ynet reported, adding that at least half the ...
Lebanon to ease virus curbs from Monday
Lebanon is to gradually ease restrictions imposed two weeks ago after a surge in coronavirus infections, in a bid to relieve its struggling ...
Small is beautiful: Gaza's toned-down Covid-era weddings
What were once huge events, Gaza's weddings are now being toned down due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Jordan records highest numbers of coronavirus cases
Jordan announced a daily record of 5,877 cases among its 10 million population count, placing it amongst the countries with the highest rates of ...
Muslims face election-day anxiety over Trump's travel ban
In-depth: For Muslims in America and around the world, the 2020 US election could very well determine their life trajectories.
Jordan's medics in danger as Covid-19 kills doctors
Authorities in Jordan have been accused of negligence after a rise in the number of healthcare worker deaths was reported this week.
Lebanese soccer player dies from stray bullet head wound
The origin of the stray bullet that struck Lebanon's leading soccer player Mohammed Atwi was never determined.
Jordan closes schools, mosques after new Covid-19 outbreak
Jordan has seen a new wave of coronavirus cases leading authorities to respond.
Istanbul introduces limits to gatherings as coronavirus spreads
Turkey reimposed new restrictions in Istanbul after an increase in the number of coronavirus cases, authorities said.
After early virus success, Israel heads for partial lockdown
Israel passed the milestone of 1,000 novel coronavirus deaths this weekend.
British soldier refuses to serve over Saudi arms sales
A British soldier under investigation by military police over a demonstration he attended against the war in Yemen spoke to The New Arab about ...
Landmark 19th century palace destroyed in Beirut blast
The deadly 4th August Beirut blast has destroyed the historic Sursock Palace in Achrafieh, which was built in 1860 and survived political ...
Former Miss Lebanon holds wedding despite coronavirus ban
Valerie Abou Chacra appears to be courting controversy in her decision to hold her wedding celebrations in the midst of a pandemic.
A recent report suggests coronavirus figures in Iran have been manipulated.
The northeastern region has recorded a total of six cases, while medical supplies run scarce.
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