Trial criticized by a UN official and human rights campaigners who say masterminds of the 2018 murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi remain free. The murder caused a global uproar and tarnished the reformist image of Prince Mohammed, the kingdom’s de facto ruler and son of King Salman.
Suha Arafat's expressed support for the peace deal between the United Arab Emirates and Israel throws the Palestinian Authority for a loop.
Arab world aflutter after Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais of the Grand Mosque in Mecca preaches religious tolerance, especially toward Jews.
"Ismail Haniyeh, when you are hostile to Saudi Arabia and open your arms to Iran, who do you think you are? Go to Iran and let them help you. Go to hell!" says Lt. Gen. Dhahi Khalfan Tamim, deputy chief of the Dubai police.
Iran, with over 380,000 registered cases and over 22,000 deaths from coronavirus, is one of the countries worst hit by the pandemic in the Middle East.
Report includes allegations of “rape, enforced disappearance, torture and other ill-treatment” of those detained for involvement in November 2019 unrest.
Speaking at the end of two days of meetings in Beirut, French President Emmanuel Macron says France is committed to helping Lebanon get out of its crisis, but failing to implement reforms within a three-month period would result in punitive actions, including withholding vital international assistance.
News outlets in United Arab Emirates rush to praise peace talks, while representatives of the Palestinian Authority and Hamas lament "black day."
"The most egregious thing taking place in Turkey today is the concealment of the morbidity rates," says former Erdogan ally Ahmet Davutoğlu.
Jared Kushner will be on board; kosher food will be served. Here is what will unfold this week.
