Arab World

Iran calls for Islamic countries to sanction Israel, expel its envoys

Amirabdollahian also called for the formation of a team of Islamic lawyers to document potential war crimes committed by Israel in Gaza.

Israel-Hamas conflict: Why obliterating the Palestinian terror group militarily is easier said than done

While Israeli rhetoric of obliterating Hamas is a political domestic compulsion for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the fact that Hamas has its leaders and cadres outside its striking distance and it involves heavy fighting in the most densely populated area, this rhetoric may be ambitious

Why Arab countries seem to be ignoring Pakistan in recent years

While there could be multiple reasons for this change, it is essential to examine the possible factors that have contributed to what appears to be a growing indifference towards Pakistan in the Arab region

How LGBTQ people remain marginalised across the vast Muslim world

Many Muslim nations criminalise gay sex — including World Cup host Qatar. LGBTQ people routinely are rejected by their families, denounced by Islamic authorities and hounded by security forces

Despite COVID-19, Mike Pompeo arrives in Israel to discuss West Bank annexation plan with Netanyahu and Gantz

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met Wednesday with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss Israel's plans to annex parts of the West Bank, as Israeli troops shot and killed a Palestinian teen in a clash with stone-throwers in the occupied territory

US recognises Jerusalem as Israel's capital: Benjamin Netanyahu hails Donald Trump's 'historic','courageous' decision

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu today termed as "historic" and a "courageous and just decision" the recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital by US President Donald Trump, saying that it will help "advance peace".

Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's anti-corruption campaign brings hope for Lebanon businessmen

Lebanon businessmen who lost enterprises through dealings with members of Saudi Arabia's royal family are closely watching a new campaign led by the powerful crown prince

Yemen will face mass famine unless Saudi Arabia-led coalition ends blockade of aid, warns UN

Some 17 million people in Yemen are in desperate need of food, seven million of whom are at risk of famine and cholera has caused more than 2,000 deaths.

Donald Trump in Israel: President speaks of "unbreakable bond" between US and allies

Donald Trump said that there is a "rare opportunity" to bring security and peace to the Middle East as he arrived in Israel to reaffirm America's "unbreakable bond" with the nation

Louvre Abu Dhabi, world's first 'universal museum in Arab world' likely to open in 2017

The Louvre Abu Dhabi, flagged as "the first universal museum in the Arab world", is due to open in 2017 after a decade in the making and five years behind schedule. French President Francois Hollande will visit the site on Saturday during a trip to the Gulf to attend a conference on protecting endangered heritage.