Plea for peace as body of murdered Arab-Israeli student returns home

AFP | Australians have farewelled Arab-Israeli student Aya Maasarwe in emotional vigils and ceremonies as her heartbroken father prepared to return home with her body...

In Iraq, political wrangling spawns debate over US troops

AFP | From the halls of parliament to the lightning-fast rumour mills of social media, pro-Iran factions are demanding US troops withdraw from Iraq in...

Israel opens new international airport near Red Sea

AFP | Israel inaugurated a new international airport Monday in its desert south meant to boost tourism to the nearby Red Sea and serve as...

Yemen’s Huthis finance war with fuel from Iran: UN report

AFP | Fuel loaded from ports in Iran has generated revenue to finance the Yemen Huthi rebel war effort against the Saudi-backed government, according to...

US takes Israel’s advice for unified ‘Syraq’ strategy

M K Bhadrakumar | Current discussions in US media regarding the US’ troop withdrawal plans in Syria are so patently directed at Trump politically. His...

With eye on Iran, US steps up presence in Iraq – M K Bhadrakumar

M K Bhadrakumar | The US’ plan to withdraw troops from Syria has electrified the Iraqi political and diplomatic landscape. The Saudi establishment daily Asharq...

Women throng Saudi stadium for Italian Super Cup amid controversy

AFP | Chaperoned by men, thousands of women thronged a Saudi stadium Wednesday for the Italian Supercup final between Juventus and AC Milan, brushing off...

Iran FM says journalist arrest in US ‘tramples free speech’

AFP | Iran's FM Javad Zarif called the detention of one of its journalists in the United States a "political action" that tramples on freedom...

Saudi teen refugee, now in Canada, wants to fight for other women

AFP | A Saudi teen who caused an international sensation by defying her family and seeking asylum abroad on Tuesday vowed to fight for women's...

Syria’s Kurds: The new front line in confronting Iran and Turkey – Dr. James M Dorsey

Dr. James M Dorsey | US President Donald J. Trump’s threat to devastate Turkey’s economy if Turkish troops attack Syrian Kurds allied with the United...

Erdogan, Trump consider creating security zone in Syria

AFP | Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and US counterpart Donald Trump mooted Monday the creation of a "security zone" in northern Syria as tensions...

Saudi refugee in Canada expects more women to flee homeland

AFP | A Saudi woman accepted as a refugee in Canada has said in an Australian television interview that she expected her experience would inspire...