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Palestinian Teen Dies of Wounds Sustained in May Clashes

Former Hezbollah MP Suspends Party Activity Following Criticism of Daughter’s Lavish Wedding

Crisis-Hit Lebanon Holds Consultations to Pick New PM

Algeria Reimposes Restrictions on Gatherings to Stem Coronavirus Cases

Yemen’s Aden Receives Third Batch of Saudi Oil Grant

Supporters of Tunisian President Celebrate Govt Ousting with Cheers, Fireworks

Algeria Denounces AU’s Granting Israel of Observer Status

Algeria condemned on Sunday the African Union’s (AU) decision to grant Israel observer status. In a statement, the Foreign Ministry said the move will not impact the AU’s firm stance and support towards the Palestinian cause. It confirmed that the Union maintains its commitment to embodying th

Tensions in Tunisia after President Suspends Parliament

Troops surrounded Tunisia’s parliament and blocked its speaker from entering Monday after the president suspended the legislature and fired the prime minister following nationwide protests over the country’s economic troubles and coronavirus crisis. Protesters celebrated President Kais Saied’s de

Palestinian Authority Demands Activating Role of Int’l Quartet

The Palestinian Authority has called for activating the role of the International Quartet, which has been almost frozen for several years. “We demand that the role of the International Quartet be activated, and we support the Russian invitation for a ministerial-level meeting for this committee,”

Sudan’s Hamdok Appoints Arman as Political Adviser

Rai Urges Formation of Lebanese Govt before 1st Anniversary of Beirut Port Blast

King Abdullah Confirms Jordan Attacked by Iran-made Drones

Berri to Asharq Al-Awsat: Mikati’s Designation Won’t Face Constitutional Obstacle

Tunisian President Suspends Parliament, Dismisses PM

Tunisian President Kais Saied announced Sunday the suspension of parliament and dismissal of Prime Minister Hichem Mechichi following a day of protests against the ruling party, which condemned the move as a “coup d’etat”. Earlier Sunday, thousands of Tunisians had marched in several cities prote

Pro-Hamas Activists Launch Incendiary Balloons into Israel

Incendiary balloons launched from the Gaza Strip on Sunday caused at least three blazes in southern Israel, Israeli media reported, raising the prospect of renewed Israeli strikes on the Hamas-run territory. Photos and video posted on social media showed Hamas-linked activists launching the ballo

Protests across Tunisia Target Ennahda Party over Political Crisis

Police and protesters clashed in several Tunisian cities on Sunday as demonstrators demanding the government step down attacked offices of Ennahda, the moderate Islamist party that is the biggest in parliament. Witnesses said protesters stormed or tried to storm Ennahda offices in Monastir, Sfax,

Lebanese Ex-PMs Endorse Mikati to Form New Govt

Iran Guards Commander Killed in Mysterious Circumstances in Syria

Palestinian Authority Accuses Israel of Apartheid Practices

2 COVID Patients Dead after Power Outage at Jordan Hospital

Hamas Shoots Dead Palestinian for Failing to Stop at Checkpoint

Hamas security forces shot dead a Palestinian citizen, who had failed to stop at a checkpoint east of Gaza City. Militants from the Izzedine Al-Qassam Brigades, Hamas’ armed wing, fired shots at three citizens who were traveling in a civilian vehicle near the Tuffah neighborhood.

Premier: Iraq Doesn't Need US Combat Troops

Egypt: COVID-19 Cases Continue to Decline

Libya Steps up Tripoli Jab Drive as Virus Caseload Rises

Donations Seek to Save Tunisia from Covid Catastrophe