News

The Joint List’s decision to recommend Blue and White party Leader Benny Gantz as a candidate for prime minister sparked wide controversy both across Palestinian territories and in Israel. Source:…

US President Donald Trump said on Friday that sanctions on Iran would not be lifted. In a tweet, Trump said "Iran wanted me to lift the sanctions imposed on them in…

Anti-government demonstrations rock oil-rich Iraq as widespread anger erupts over economic mismanagement and corruption.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: Iraq's protests: All you need to know in 500 words

Baghdad sent a delegation, headed by President Barham Salih, to the Iraqi Kurdistan region to discuss the budget, oil and other contentious issues. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Baghdad sends…

The leading elected Palestinian leader in Israel tells Al-Monitor that while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s vicious racism led Arab voters to the polls, the Arab coalition still cannot join a…

The European Union privately warned Iran that it will be forced to withdraw from the 2015 nuclear deal if Tehran continues to breach the terms of the plan, The Guardian…

Kuwait is negotiating to secure the release of dozens of Hamas members who have spent months in Saudi Arabian prisons with no explanation provided. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Kuwait…

Here’s a look at some of the key diplomatic events – and nonevents – that shaped 5779. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: The diplomatic developments that 5779 didn't offer ...…

The Syrian regime is accusing the opposition of preventing the return of the displaced in northern Hama through the recently opened Abu al-Duhur crossing. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Will…

Thousands of protesters in Hong Kong rallied downtown and accused the police of brutality ahead of a weekend of demonstrations leading up to the 70th anniversary of the People's Republic…