Destinations Iraq opens its doors to tourists with free guided tours With a stunning array of marketplaces and 12th-century architecture, the scars of war are starting to heal in this historic part of the Middle East. 06/04/2022
Destinations Jordan: Everything you need to plan a trip to this Middle Eastern gem Jordan may be a small country but it packs a punch. Be prepared for an unforgettable adventure if you decide to visit. 23/03/2022
Russia Putin authorises Russia to use volunteer foreign fighters in Ukraine Moscow says it was aware of 16,000 applications to fight alongside Russian forces. 11/03/2022
no comment Aleppo bathhouse boom as Syria crisis turns showers cold The ancient bathhouses of Syria's second city are filling up again, not because of a revived fad, but as a result of power cuts that have made hot showers a luxury. 30/12/2021
Experiences My reverse culture shock: Returning to the UK after a decade in Dubai What happens when you return ‘home’ after living abroad for several years? 30/12/2021
no comment Thousands demand civilian control in Sudan protest Sudanese security forces fired live ammunition and tear gas on Saturday to disperse protesters denouncing the military’s tightening grip on the country, killing at least three and wounding several, activists said. 14/11/2021
View Iranians are crying out for regime change, not nuclear power | View Europe and the United States must stop pandering to Tehran's nuclear 'extortion' tactics, argues dissident author Alireza Jafarzadeh. 11/10/2021
View The US and EU must put pressure on Tunisia before it’s too late | View The international community must speak up after the recent presidential power-grab in Tunisia, argues Adnen Hasnaoui, president of the Maghreb Institute for Sustainable Development. 04/10/2021
no comment Egyptian artist carves pencil tips into tiny statues of pharaohs With just a knife, brush and pencil, Ibrahim Belal creates miniature sculptures of the most prominent Pharaonic and Egyptian landmarks. 22/09/2021
no comment Syria regime and Russian flags fly in destroyed Daraa after truce deal Syria regime and Russian flags fly in the southern district of Daraa al-Balad in the city of Daraa, the cradle of Syria's uprising, after government forces entered under a ceasefire deal brokered by regime ally Russia. 12/09/2021
world news Hezbollah says rockets fired into Israel in retaliation The Israeli army says sirens in northern Israel are warning of new attacks from over the border with Lebanon on Friday. 06/08/2021
France Two Jordanians sentenced to 15 years over alleged royal plot Two Jordanian officials vowed to appeal their conviction over an alleged plot to overthrow the king in a case that sent jitters across the region. 12/07/2021
Lebanon EU foreign policy chief blames 'mistrust' for Lebanon deadlock Josep Borrell repeated his call for Lebanon to form a new government as a matter of urgency a day after threatening EU sanctions if "obstruction" continued. 20/06/2021
Iran Iranian navy ship sinks after catching fire Iranian officials offered no cause for the incident, which comes after a series of mysterious explosions targeting ships in the region since 2019. 02/06/2021
world news Blinken starts Mideast tour to secure Gaza truce and push for aid The US secretary of state will seek to bolster the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas and push for humanitarian aid for Gaza. But he says the time is not right for an immediate resumption of peace talks. 25/05/2021
USA UN chief calls for end to "utterly appalling" Israel-Hamas conflict UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said the fresh wave of violence "perpetuates the cycles of death, destruction and despair... Fighting must stop. It must stop immediately." 16/05/2021
world news Can the EU play a role as Israeli-Palestinian violence escalates? Beyond issuing statements urging calm, can European diplomacy have an actual impact in defusing the recent surge in Israeli-Palestinian violence? 14/05/2021
Experiences The world’s biggest sandpit: Desert camping in Oman's golden dunes Golden dunes, wandering camels and emptiness. Desert camping is an experience you and your family will never forget. 13/05/2021
Destinations Dubai might be the perfect destination right now From arrival to departure, Dubai has got you covered every step of the way. 22/04/2021
no comment Syria's White Helmets rescue four-year-old girl from well Sumaya had fallen down a well in the northern Syrian town of Al-Bab. 11/02/2021
Estonia Estonian MEP nominates Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize Jaak Madison, from the right-wing EKRE party, said he had nominated the former US President just two hours before the deadline. 01/02/2021
world news Israeli jets strike Gaza after militants fire rockets Israeli jets strike Gaza after militants fire rockets 26/12/2020
USA A new Mideast? Israel signs pacts with Arab states Bahrain and UAE US President Donald Trump hailed the 'dawn of a new Middle East' as the historic diplomatic pacts were signed a White House ceremony. 16/09/2020
USA Trump to preside over historic Arab-Israel recognition agreements The deals between Israel and Bahrain and the UAE could herald a dramatic shift in Middle East power dynamics, but they have been criticised for ignoring the Palestinians. 15/09/2020
Iran Black boxes show pilots alive after missile hit Ukraine jet in Iran The Ukraine International Airlines passenger jet, crashed shortly after taking off from Tehran's main airport on January 8, killing all 176 people on board. 23/08/2020
world news ‘The world needs a policeman, the bad guys are filling the US vacuum’ And there’s no better candidate right now than the United States, says former NATO Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen. 18/06/2020
