Politics

Armenia is 'greatest obstacle' to peace in region: Turkey

Turkey's Defence Minister Hulusi Akar condemns the illegal occupation of Karabakh while addressing a webinar organised by a UK-based think tank.

After two major scandals, Saudi Arabia’s Misk foundation is under review

The non-profit has been under the spotlight since a US Justice Department suit linked one of its executives to the recruitment of spies inside Twitter, and a separate case accused individuals linked to the group in an assasination plot.

As concerns grow, why is this former Saudi crown prince so important?

The former Saudi crown prince and interior minister Mohammed bin Nayef was jailed by his powerful cousin, Mohammed bin Salman, in a purge of potential rivals to the throne.

UN Security Council at loggerheads over Lebanon peacekeeping operation

The US supports Israel's demands for expanding the peacekeeping mission's mandate in southern Lebanon, however, most security council members back a continuation of its current mandate.

Qatar’s Iran policy is pragmatic, not idealistic

Having been under blockade for more than three years by its Gulf neighbours, Doha is in no position to completely sever its ties with Iran yet.

Is the UAE paying lawmakers to undermine Tunisia's democracy?

Head of Ennahda parliamentary grouping, Noureddine al Beheiri, says the Gulf autocracy is working to destroy the North African state’s democratic system by supporting a campaign against Rached Ghannouchi.

South African anti-apartheid stalwart Andrew Mlangeni dies at 95

Mlangeni spent 27 years in prison alongside Nelson Mandela, Dennis Goldberg, Walter Sisulu and other activists who were sentenced for planning to overthrow the apartheid government.

Tunisia faces fresh political deadlock as PM Fakhfakh resigns

Tunisia's prime minister Elyes Fakhfakh resigned after less than five months in office over allegations of conflict of interest over his stake in a company that won government contracts.

AOC among liberals and minorities gaining in US congressional primary races

Nominating contests in New York, Kentucky and several other states pit establishment Democrats against challengers pushing for sweeping change after the May 25 death of George Floyd, a Black man, while in Minneapolis police custody.

Haftar illegally seized state land, properties – Libya govt report

Documents published by the government show the illegal seizure of state land and property by the Military Investment Committee, a shady financial authority under warlord Khalifa Haftar.

Greek move to extend migrant camp lockdown slammed

Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has condemned the Greek government decision to extend lockdown for migrant camps saying it is using the novel coronavirus pandemic as a pretext.

Libyan war: Where key international players stand

The international community is divided with some supporting the UN-backed government and others backing the warlord Khalifa Haftar.