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Algeria hosts Arab League Summit after two years, battles to find common ground over series of divisive issues

In the past two years, new challenges have drastically reshaped Algeria's agenda, with the establishment of diplomatic ties between Israel and four more Arab League countries, as well as the fallout of the war in Ukraine

How Iran protests against hijab rule has called for action across the Arab world

In the Arab world, including in Iraq, the protests have attracted attention and women are gathering online to offer solidarity to Iranian women struggling under the country’s harsh theocratic regime

Alephia 2053, animated Arabic dystopian drama, crosses 8 mn views on YouTube

Rabih Sweidan, the film's Lebanese creator, says Alephia 2053, with its uncannily familiar-looking dictator figure, is "a fictional movie but it is based on reality. It is a description of social reality".

Featherweight Billy Dib unperturbed by 'underdog' tag in biggest fight of career against Amir Khan

Billy Dib has replaced the Indian Neeraj Goyat to fight two-time world champion Amir Khan for the WBC World Welterweight Championship title in Jeddah

Donald Trump renews attack on four Congresswomen from ethnic minorities, seeks apology 'for horrible things they have said'

Donald Trump attacked first-term democrats last week on Twitter, demanding they apologize 'for the horrible (hateful) things they have said.'

Africa Cup of Nations 2019: Historic tensions dissipate as Egyptian fans debate cheering for arch-rivals Algeria in final

Egyptians are debating cheering for Algeria, even as the bloody clashes between both sides' fans in a World Cup qualifier ten years back continue to haunt

BJP demolishes Opposition's 'fear-mongering' campaign, no big communal riots in India under Narendra Modi, says Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi

Union minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi exuded confidence that 30-35 percent minorities, including Muslims, will vote for the BJP in 2019.

US to veto Kuwait-sponsored resolution asking UN to ensure 'international protection' for Palestinians

US to veto Kuwait-drafted resolution that would suggest measures for international protection of Palestinians following escalating violence in Gaza.

UAE to become first Arab nation to produce atomic power, says reactor at debut plant is complete

The UAE said that one of four nuclear reactors at its debut plant has been completed as it moves closer to becoming the first Arab nation to produce atomic power

Turkey reacts sharply after US-led coalition in Syria announces creation of 30,000-strong border security force

The US-led coalition fighting the Islamic State group said on Sunday it was working to create a 30,000-strong border security force in northern Syria.