Middle East

Palestinian school children living with stress and danger

In the occupied West Bank and besieged Gaza Strip last year, more than 45 pupils were killed by Israeli fire.

Middle East

Jerusalem Day: Iranians show support for Palestine

Iranian citizens rallies for Quds Day, also known as Jerusalem Day, in the annual display of solidarity with Palestinians, which it has marked since the start of its 1979 Revolution.

Middle East

US-Iran tensions: Lessons from past Gulf wars

On the face of it, it feels similar to the build-up to the invasion of Iraq in 2003, a war that devastated the country and destabilised the region.

Opinion

'The Ugly Americans': From Kermit Roosevelt to John Bolton

An 'Ugly American' is once again leading the resurgence of American imperialism.

Hamid Dabashi

by Hamid Dabashi

Hamid Dabashi

Syria's War

Syrian NGOs warn of mass displacement in last rebel-held area

White Helmets says some 300,000 people displaced near Turkey border during recent bombardments in northwest Syria.

Syrian NGOs warn of mass displacement in last rebel-held area

The Listening Post

Julian Assange: Journalist, publisher, info warrior ... spy?

The indictment of Julian Assange under the Espionage Act. Plus, the erasure of Palestinian history in Israel's archives.

Saudi Arabia

Mecca summit hits out at US Jerusalem move

Leaders from Muslim countries call US decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital 'illegal and irresponsible'.

Mecca summit supports Palestinians, backs Saudis in Iran standoff

Hezbollah

Hezbollah chief warns war against Iran would 'engulf region'

Hassan Nasrallah's comments come as Arab leaders meet in Saudi Arabia to discuss Iran's growing influence.

Hezbollah chief warns war against Iran would 'engulf region'

Hezbollah

Lebanon agrees to talks with Israel over maritime dispute

US and UN interim force in Lebanon to mediate discussions between Middle East rivals.

Lebanon agrees to talks with Israel over maritime dispute

Sudan

Defiant demonstrators vow to continue Khartoum sit-in

Protesters remain camped outside army headquarters as UN chief calls for resumption of talks on power transfer.

 Sudan: Defiant demonstrators vow to continue Khartoum sit-in

Inside Story

Does Saudi Arabia have support to face Iran?

Saudi Arabia hosts summits calling for action against Iran as Riyadh accuses its rival of threatening regional order.

Middle East

Sudan army says protest site a threat, closes Al Jazeera office

Military rulers warn action to be taken against 'unruly elements' at Khartoum sit-in, main point of protest movement.

Sudan army says protest site a threat, closes Al Jazeera office

Middle East

All you need to know about the OIC

The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation is the second largest intergovernmental body after the UN.

All you need to know about the OIC

Qatar

Saudi FM: Gulf solution possible if Qatar returns to 'right path'

PM Sheikh Abdullah is first high-profile official from Doha to visit Saudi Arabia since the blockade of Qatar in 2017.

Saudi FM: Gulf solution possible if Qatar returns to 'right path'

Middle East

Iraq's president calls on neighbours, allies for Iran's stability

Gulf and Arab leaders are in Saudi Arabia for high-level meetings over rising US-Iran tensions.