Qatar

Qatar FM: Doha buying S-400s 'not anyone's business'

Sheikh Mohammad hits out at Saudi 'opposition' while also discussing Syria, Libya with his Russian counterpart.

Qatar FM: Doha buying S-400s 'not anyone's business'

Jamal Khashoggi

Khashoggi's body believed burned at Saudi consul's home

New documentary says Turkish investigators also found traces of Khashoggi's blood on walls of the Saudi consul's office.

Djibouti

Modern life fails to intrude on Djibouti's 'White Gold' miners

Home to more than six million tonnes of salt, camel caravans still take the precious resource to Ethiopia.

Modern life fails to intrude on Djibouti's 'White Gold' miners

Middle East

Renowned Egyptian photojournalist released from prison

Mahmoud Abu Zeid, better known as Shawkan, was arrested while covering a crackdown on anti-military protests in 2013.

Renowned Egyptian news photographer Shawkan released from prison

Opinion

How Netanyahu's embrace of the Israeli far right unmasked Zionism

The Israeli political elite has long tried to cover up its fascist views and practices. Today it no longer cares to.

Tony Greenstein

by Tony Greenstein

Tony Greenstein

Israeli–Palestinian conflict

Israeli army, settlers 'routinely harass' Nablus students

West Bank school's staff documented 65 Israeli violations during first semester, at least three more since January 24.

Israeli army, settlers 'routinely harass' Nablus students

Russia

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to hold talks in Qatar

Russian state media said Lavrov will focus on energy, investment and regional issues, including Syria and Palestine.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to hold talks in Qatar

Israeli–Palestinian conflict

US shuts Jerusalem consulate, downgrades Palestinian mission

Palestinian leaders see the decision as another move against them by US President Donald Trump's administration.

Israeli–Palestinian conflict

Israeli soldiers kill two Palestinians after alleged car-ramming

One Palestinian wounded in shooting after what the Israeli army described as a ramming attack in the occupied West Bank.

Israeli soldiers kill two Palestinians after alleged car-ramming

Syria's War

Rebels attack Syrian army posts to avenge civilian deaths

Military says 'a number of' soldiers were killed in attacks by 'terrorists' and bad weather made the attacks easier.

Rebels attack Syrian army posts to avenge civilian deaths

Al-Aqsa Mosque

Israel bans top Palestinian Waqf officials from Al-Aqsa

Move follows Waqf Council's decision to defy a 16-year Israeli ban and reopen the Bab al-Rahma building in Al-Aqsa.

Israel bans top Palestinian Waqf officials from Al-Aqsa

Algeria

Bouteflika confirms bid for fifth term amid ongoing protests

Algerian president's campaign manager files official papers but says he will call a fresh vote if reelected in April.

Algeria

Bouteflika pledges not to serve full term if re-elected

Ailing leader vows to organise a 'national conference' that will set a date for early polls which he will not contest.

Gaza

Egypt allows Mecca-bound Palestinians to exit besieged Gaza Strip

For first time since 2014, some 800 Palestinians are permitted to leave for Umrah pilgrimage via the Rafah crossing.

Egypt allows Mecca-bound Palestinians to exit besieged Gaza Strip

Syria's War

Fierce fighting as SDF pounds last ISIL-held pocket in Syria

US-backed forces slowly advance in Baghouz village with artillery fire and air raids as ISIL attempts to retaliate.

Fierce fighting as SDF pounds last ISIL-held pocket in Syria