Group of Iranian artists defies hijab in taboo-breaking video More Iranian women are beginning to post videos of themselves without the mandatory headscarves as part of the ongoing protests in the country. Iran
Raging backlash as Iran executes protester Iranians expressed horror, disbelief and anger at the ruling establishment and its judiciary, which hanged a 23-year-old protester over his participation in an anti-government demonstration. Iran
Analysis Iran looms large over Iraqi PM’s reform agenda Mohammed Shia al-Sudani’s government is seeking a fast start amid uncertainty in Iran. By Week in Review
Saudi Arabia, China sign over 40 deals during Xi's visit The deals encompassed tech, energy and climate sectors as Chinese President Xi Jinping held meetings with numerous Arab and Gulf leaders on Friday. Gulf
Iraqi PM calls for closer ties with China During the Arab-China Summit in Riyadh, Muhammad Shia al-Sudani expressed Iraq's willingness to join the Belt and Road Initiative and expand ties and relationship with China. Iraq
US issues new Iran sanctions over protest crackdown The latest sanctions target two law enforcement commanders and the warden of an Iranian prison housing political prisoners. Iran
Breaking | Last Updated: December 10, 2022, 3:10 pm Morocco makes history advancing to World Cup semifinals Morocco defeated Portugal on Saturday, becoming the first Arab and African nation ever to advance to the round of four in the world soccer championship. Today's game against Portugal has inspired jokes about the medieval Muslim conquest of Iberia. North Africa
Meet Aryeh Deri: Israel's Ultra-Orthodox strongman in Netanyahu’s cabinet Counting on ultra-Orthodox Shas leader Aryeh Deri to become the more moderate face of his government, Prime Minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu has offered him a slew of ministerial portfolios and responsibilities. Israel
Iranian dissident who disappeared in Turkey resurfaces in Evin prison Mohammad Bagher Moradi who took refuge in Turkey has ended up in Iran's notorious Evin prison, five months after he went missing in Ankara, his lawyer told Al-Monitor. Turkey
Saudi Arabia bucks global slump in IPOs Despite a slowdown in IPOs in developed markets like the United States and Europe, due to the global economic downturn and stock market volatility, the MENA region and in particular Saudi Arabia are thriving. Gulf
Crisis imminent as Netanyahu’s far-right partners set to govern West Bank By handing over responsibilities for administrating lives in the West Bank to his far-right partners, Prime Minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu is playing with fire on the international arena. Israel