Middle East
‘Incitement’ Or History? Israeli-Palestinian Debate Rages
At Amin al-Husseini secondary school in the occupied West Bank, with an Israeli settlement visible in the distance,...
Trump Son-In-Law Faces Russia Questions
President Donald Trump's son-in-law and aide, Jared Kushner, will be questioned by a US committee investigating alleged...
Film Festival Opens In Cinema-Less Saudi Arabia
The Saudi Film Festival opened Monday with 58 homegrown cinematic works to be screened in the ultra-conservative...
The Pentagon ‘has Been Let Off the Leash’ Under Trump
The Pentagon under President Donald Trump is experiencing greater freedom to run wars without seeking White House...
Qatar Announces GBP5bn UK Investment
One of the largest investors in the UK has committed £5bn of new money to invest in transport, property and digital...
Qatar Set To Invest GBP5bn In UK Over Next Five Years
Qatar will invest £5 billion in Britain within five years in a boost for the post-Brexit economy, Prime Minister...
Dubai’s Emaar Malls Rivals Amazon With $800m Souq.com Bid
Dubai's Emaar Malls has offered $800 million to buy Souq.com, the Middle East's largest online retailer, it said...
Kagame Hails Rwanda-Israel Bond At Washington Forum
Rwanda's President Paul Kagame became the first African leader to address Washington's biggest pro-Israel forum Sunday,...
Pentagon Enjoying Greater Leeway Under Trump
The Pentagon under President Donald Trump is enjoying greater freedom to run its wars the way it wants -- and not...
UN Syria Envoy Urges Foreign Powers To Help Restore Ceasefire
The United Nations' Syria envoy sent an urgent appeal Saturday to Russia, Iran and Turkey seeking help to restore a...
US and UK Laptop Bans On Some Middle East Flights Come Into Effect
A ban on laptops and tablets in cabin baggage on flights from Turkey and some countries in the Middle East and North...
Weary Flyers Shrug As Middle East Laptop Ban Takes Off
A controversial ban on carry-on laptops and tablets on flights from the Middle East to the United States and Britain...
Three New Flights To Three New Destinations From March 26
Africa’s largest airline group, Ethiopian Airlines, has finalised preparations to launch flights to three new...
Lebanon University Settles US Lawsuit Over Hezbollah
A Lebanese university will pay $700,000 to settle a US lawsuit over allegations it provided "material support" to...
Laptop Ban Hits Dubai For 1.1m Weekend Travellers
Dubai International Airport and its flag carrier Emirates began implementing a ban on laptops and tablets on direct...
Israel Ignores UN Demand Against Settlements
Israel has ignored a United Nations resolution demanding it halt settlement building in the occupied Palestinian...
Syrian Rivals Tackle Governance, Terrorism At UN Talks
Syrian rivals will tackle all agenda items at peace talks this week, including political transition, the United Nations...
Bahraini, 18, Dies After Attack On Cleric’s Home
An 18-year-old Bahraini died Friday, nearly two months after he was shot in the head near a top opposition cleric's...
Hosni Mubarak, Symbol of Dashed Hopes, Goes Free
In six years, Egypt's Hosni Mubarak has gone from symbolising the hubris of Middle East dictators swept away by the...