Israel ended a huge military operation in Jenin. Here's what you need to know
Israeli forces have concluded their largest-scale military operation in the occupied West Bank city of Jenin in decades, killing at least 12 Palestinians and leaving widespread destruction across the city's refugee camp.
2023-07-06 00:22
Middle Eastern regimes have a history of shutting down the internet. But it's costing them
When authoritarian Middle Eastern regimes feel threatened by their public, they often shut down the internet. But such disruptions are not without costs. And one advocacy group has devised a way of calculating that cost.
2023-07-03 21:54
Iranian-Western talks have resumed. Here's what that means
A flurry of diplomatic activity between Iran and Western nations has taken place in recent weeks, raising hopes of a de-escalation in tensions as the Middle East nation continues to antagonize the West with its support for Russia and continued advancement of its nuclear program.
2023-06-28 20:49
In Jerusalem's Armenian Quarter, a controversial land deal pits a community against its religious leaders
The property controversy comes as Christian Armenians have felt squeezed by Jewish extremists and the ongoing and worsening Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
2023-06-24 05:54
China surpasses US in popularity among Arab youth as Beijing expands Middle East footprint
More young Arabs see China as an ally of their countries than the United States, a survey of regional youth has found.
2023-06-21 21:45
Saudi Arabia is quietly changing its textbooks. Could that lead to acceptance of Israel?
Textbooks in Saudi Arabia have been changing. For years, researchers have been observing a gradual moderation on subjects ranging from gender roles to the promotion of peace and tolerance.
2023-06-19 23:21
After Saudi Arabia, Iran may be patching up with its oldest Arab foe
It was perhaps the first royal wedding of its stature to have been filmed in the Middle East.
2023-06-14 20:48
Saudi Arabia is now stealing sporting headlines as prince pursues global ambitions
Saudi Arabia has been in the headlines a lot lately -- this time for trying to find its place in the sporting world. It's spending big money
2023-06-12 22:15
Iran has a new hypersonic missile. Here's what that means for the Middle East
It's not every day that you see billboards in Hebrew on the streets of Tehran.
2023-06-09 22:54
What Turkey's new cabinet says about where the country is headed
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan swore in a new cabinet over the weekend, ushering in what he has called "a new period of glory" for the Turkish Republic as it begins its second century, and one that he hopes will cement his rule over the nation of 85 million.
2023-06-07 20:54
Saudi Arabia needs more than higher oil prices to fund its grand plans
Riyadh knows that it cannot rely solely on a fluctuating oil market for income. Along with its efforts to raise oil prices, it is also trying to bring in investment from abroad.
2023-06-05 22:26
Erdogan survived the biggest test of his political career. What's next?
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday emerged as winner of the country's presidential election, proving himself resilient against the opposition bloc as he extends his rule into a third decade.
2023-05-29 21:29