How do no-fly zones work and will they be effective in Syria?

The risks, benefits, requirements and steps to enforcing a no-fly zone, explained.

How Russia is complicit in targeting Turkish troops in Idlib

Thursday's airstrike on Turkish soldiers has left many traces hinting at Russian involvement in the ghastly attack, making the historic enmity between the two powers all too real.

Turkish sources deny media reports saying Turkey fired on Russian warplanes

Turkish army didn't target Russian soldiers or planes in Syria's Idlib as claimed by certain Russian news outlets, Anadolu Agency cites "reliable" Turkish sources as saying.

Syrian opposition forces retake key town from regime

Opposition forces retake strategic Saraqeb town and cut off key highway linking capital Damascus with northern city of Aleppo, days after regime reopened it for first time since 2012.

Saudi Arabia halts pilgrimages over virus, Iran says 26 dead

The extraordinary decision by Saudi Arabia stops foreigners from reaching the holy city of Mecca and the Kaaba. Meanwhile, Iran says its Vice President for Women and Family Affairs Masoumeh Ebtekar tested positive for coronavirus.

Is there a sinister strategy behind rising attacks on mosques in Tunisia?

Amid a sharp spike in attacks and desecrations of mosques in Tunisia, some see a larger strategy at work trying to incite religious conflict and undermine the current government.

How important is the Umrah pilgrimage for the Saudi economy?

The decision to suspend entry for foreign pilgrims in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak could hurt Saudi finances if it is a prolonged ban.

Idlib humanitarian crisis continues despite opposition's gains

Despite the opposition taking back the town of Saraqib alongside Turkish forces, there are still 900,000 refugees fleeing towards the Turkish border in the depths of a bitter winter.

Mohammed Dahlan 'arranged Yemen assassinations' on UAE’s behalf

London-based law firm say they have evidence linking the UAE to murders in the war-stricken country.

An academy for orphans filling the schooling void in Iraq

How a generous effort by a Pakistani-American IT professional is helping meritorious orphans to excel in life.

'Turkey will work out use of airspace in Idlib'

In order to protect civilians and stop attacks in Idlib, northwestern Syria, Turkey is looking for a way it can use the region’s airspace, Turkey’s President Erdogan said.

Bernie Sanders calls Netanyahu 'reactionary racist'

Sanders said if he is elected, he would "take into consideration" moving the US embassy back to Tel Aviv, adding Middle East policy should be about protecting Israel "but you cannot ignore the suffering of the Palestinian people."