Arab World

Lebanon’s New PM Begins Bid to Form Much-Delayed Govt

Tunisia’s Ennahda Tries to Ease Tensions, Unions Demand Roadmap

Egypt, Jordan Stress Coordination in Tackling Regional Crises

Sudan Launches Trial of 11 Ex-Regime Officers Accused of Killing Prominent Activist

Yemen Government Doubles Customs Fees by 100%

Russian, Syrian Officials Give Conflicting Reports about Numbers of Refugees

Iraq Records 12,185 Coronavirus Cases in Highest Daily Increase

Iraq recorded its biggest daily increase in coronavirus infections on Tuesday with 12,185 cases, taking its total so far to 1,577,013, the health ministry said. It reported 71 fatalities to take its coronavirus death toll to 18,418, official data published by the health ministry showed. The da

Turkish Opposition Parties Escalate Rhetoric Against Syrian Refugees

Some opposition parties in Turkey continue to escalate their calls against Syrian refugees in what appears to be an attempt to attract voters, who object the refugees’ presence in their country.

Egypt Officials: Cairo Apartment Building Collapses; 1 Dead

An apartment building in the Egyptian capital of Cairo collapsed on Tuesday, killing a man, officials said. Rescue workers who pulled out the man's body were frantically trying to retrieve his wife from under the four-story building in the city’s Waraq neighborhood, reported The Associated Press.

Russia Confirms Israel’s Bombing of Iranian Stronghold in Syria

Human Rights Watch: Israeli War Crimes Apparent in Gaza War

Lebanon Requests Extension of UNIFIL Mandate without Modification

Sudan’s Burhan Denies Rumors of Dispute among Armed Forces

Egypt Warns against Non-Compliance with Heath Precautions

The Health Ministry in Egypt continues to deploy teams to the beaches to raise awareness about the coronavirus risks, amid warnings from parliament against non-compliance with health precautions. The teams have been dispatched to the northern coast amid a rise in vacationers in the region. The

US Stresses Need for Constitutional Basis for Libyan Elections

US Ambassador Richard Norland has encouraged all Libyan leaders to work together and make the necessary compromises to meet the people’s expectation of free and fair elections, an essential step towards a stable, unified and democratic Libya. Norland, who visited Tripoli for the first time since

UN Security Council to Discuss Israeli Violations on Wednesday

Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh said Monday that the United Nations is required to be more credible by starting to translate Palestinian-related international statements and positions into actions. The PM was speaking ahead of a UN Security Council open debate scheduled for Wednesday

Senior US Official in Algeria for Talks on Tunisian Crisis, Terrorism Fight

Biden, Kadhimi Seal Agreement to End US Combat Mission in Iraq

Iraq Records 12,000 Covid Infections in New Daily High

Crisis-Hit Lebanon Picks Billionaire Najib Mikati to Form New Govt

Arab League Urges Tunisia to Quickly Get through Current Turbulent Phase

The Arab League, in a phone call with Tunisia’s foreign minister on Monday, called for a return to stability and calm in the country after the president’s abrupt removal of the government pitched it into turmoil. Tunisia is facing its worst crisis after President Kais Saied ousted the government

Palestinian Teen Dies of Wounds Sustained in May Clashes

Algeria Denounces AU’s Granting Israel of Observer Status

Tunisia President Sacks Defense Minister amid Political Turmoil

Palestinian Authority Demands Activating Role of Int’l Quartet