Middle East

Jordan to rework controversial cybercrimes bill following protests

"The government will study again the draft law before redrafting it in light of existing laws," Ghunaimat said.

Iran detained Australian academic for 'infiltrating' institutions

In October, Khamenei called for increased efforts to combat enemy "infiltration."

Al-Arabiya slams Linda Sarsour as Muslim Brotherhood ally

Written by Huda al-Saleh and published on Sunday the article seeks to expose what it calls “details of calls to attack Trump by US ‘Muslim Sisters’ allied to the Brotherhood.”

'Iran increases testing of ballistic missiles that can reach Europe'

Iran reportedly doubled the number of its tests in 2018.

Iran arrests 10 suspects in suicide bombing that killed two

Iranian security forces have detained 10 people suspected of links to a suicide car bomb attack this week.

How Iran turned a 'counterterror' meeting into a push for new global order

The meeting comes as Gulf Cooperation Council gathers in Riyadh.

Israeli cyberware company disputes software related to Khashoggi murder

"We follow an extremely rigorous protocol for licensing our products — which are only provided after a full vetting as well as licensing by the Israeli government.“

Report: Netanyahu working to normalize ties with Saudis before elections

The report said Netanyahu’s goal was to bring about a breakthrough and make the relations between the two countries official before the 2019 Israeli election.

Iran: U.S. arm sales turning Middle East into tinderbox

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani warned on Saturday of a "deluge of drugs, refugees, bombs and terror" should US sanctions weaken Iranian ability to fight these things.

Will antisemitism drive British Jews to make aliyah to Israel?

Ever since the Labour Party, traditionally considered a natural home for British Jews, elected Jeremy Corbyn as its leader in September 2015, it has been embroiled in a dispute.

Voices from the Arab press: The Crown Prince’s vision for a ‘new Europe’

A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world

IDF discovers second Hezbollah terrorist tunnel crossing into Israel

The IDF protested against the violation of Israeli sovereignty by the Hezbollah.

Pakistan's army supports U.S. attempts of reconciliation with the Taliban

Pakistan's army on threw its support behind the latest US efforts for a political settlement with the Afghan Taliban to end a 17-year-old war.

Netanyahu defends second Qatari transfer of $15 million to Gaza via Israel

The prime minister justified allowing the transfer of the money, by saying that there is a humanitarian problem in Gaza that also impacts Israel

Top official: Due to IDF action, Hezbollah only has few dozen accurate missiles

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu briefed some 25 ambassadors in Misgav Am on Thursday about Operation Northern Shield, Israel's campaign to detect and destroy Hezbollah terror tunnels.

Suicide car bomb leaves three dead in Iran

Mohammad Hadi Marashi, deputy governor for security affairs, told state TV that two police officers were killed in the attack. There was no immediate claim of responsibility.

U.N.'s Mladenov: Gaza war threat still high as northern border heats up

Leah Goldin responded sharply to Mladenov's comments shortly later, saying, "When I spoke with him and implored him to help bring my son's body back from Hamas, he was not willing to help me."

Israel won't go to war, it knows the consequences, Hezbollah says

At the same time as media have downplayed the operation and portrayed it as an Israeli issue, unlikely to affect Lebanon, the military and political elites in Lebanon have sought to demand proof that the tunnels came from Lebanon or entered Israeli territory.

Greenblatt: Hamas is the root cause of Palestinian suffering

"If countries truly want to help Gaza and start down the path to peace, they should vote in favor of the condemnation of Hamas, without any obstruction," Greenblatt wrote.

More than 700,000 Afghans leave Iran as economy slows

Demand for Afghan labor in Iran's informal economy had drastically fallen, it added.

After years-long fight, justice in Pakistan over 'honor killings'

Even though Pakistan declared ‘Jirgas’ or tribal councils unconstitutional in 2004, they continue to issue honor killing decrees.

Parents of U.S. journalist missing in Syria plea for assistance

Parents of US journalist kidnapped in Syria six years ago appealed for the United States and Syria to work together to find their son.

U.S. soldier sentenced for providing support to ISIS

A US Army Sergeant is due to be sentenced in a Hawaii federal court on Tuesday for providing material support to the Islamic State militant group.

U.N. Security Council to meet on Iranian ballistic missile test

UNSC members France and Great Britain requested the meeting, which will be held in New York.

Egypt, with highest Hep C rate in Middle East, plans to eradicate virus

At least 11.5 million people have been screened in the new campaign, with 5 percent testing positive.