Skip to main content

Deepen your knowledge of the Middle East

The Middle East in your inbox Insights in your inbox.

Deepen your knowledge of the Middle East
Al-Monitor The Pulse of the Middle East
  • Politics & Security
  • Culture
  • Technology
  • Economy & Business
NEWSLETTER HUB
  • Egypt
  • Gulf
  • Iran
  • Iraq
  • Israel
  • Jordan
  • Lebanon
  • North Africa
  • Palestine
  • Syria
  • Turkey
  • Russia
  • USA
Menu

Breaking News

AFP | May 16, 2022

Kamala Harris leads high-level US team to meet new UAE leader

US Vice President Kamala Harris and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken offered their condolences to Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed al-Nahyan, President of the UAE
AFP | May 16, 2022

Saudi expects 13 million bpd oil capacity by 2027: minister

Saudi Energy Minister Abdulaziz bin Salman (L) and Iraqi Oil Minister Ihsan Abdul-Jabbar Ismail at a Middle East energy conference in the Bahraini capital Manama
AFP | May 16, 2022

Jerusalem bishop condemns 'police invasion' at journalist's funeral

Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Pierbattista Pizzaballa, at the centre, speaks at a press conference, joined by the Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem Theophilos III, right, and the General Director of Saint Joseph Hospital Jamil Koussa
AFP | May 16, 2022

Iran says awaits US response to nuclear talks 'solutions'

Iran's foreign ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh holds a press conference in Tehran on May 9, 2022
AFP | May 16, 2022

Latest sandstorm brings Iraq to standstill

A thick cloud of dust blankets the Iraqi capital Baghdad as the eighth sandstorm since mid-April, 2022 paralysed activity across the country
AFP | May 16, 2022

First commercial flight in 6 years leaves Yemen's rebel-held capital

A firefighter truck celebrates with a water jet the first Yemen Airways flight in six years to leave from Sanaa airport
AFP | May 16, 2022

Lebanon vote weakens Hezbollah bloc as reformists book gains

Some polling centres lacked electricity, forcing voters to use their phone lights to cast their ballots
AFP | May 16, 2022

US removes Jewish extremist Kahane movement from terror blacklist

Israeli demonstrators carry placards against the extreme right-wing Kach movement founded by slain rabbi Meir Kahane in a March 2019 protest outside the residence of then prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu
AFP | May 15, 2022

Briton, German on trial in Iraq over pottery shards

Civilisation in Iraq dates back thousands of years but the country's rich heritage has suffered from decades of looting and war
AFP | May 15, 2022

In blast-hit Lebanese capital, voters want new faces

A voter casts her ballot for the parliamentary election at a polling station in the Lebanese capital Beirut, on May 15, 2022

Pagination

  • Show more

Podcasts

Kurdish researcher Giran Ozcan: Understanding the Kurdish people and their aspirations will benefit US’ own interests

Giran Ozcan

Strategic adviser Yarden Vatikay: Israel now smarter at reacting to PR crises 

Yarden Vatikay

Sinjar now a strategic dispute for Iraq involving regional parties, says Mirza Dinnayi

Mirza Dinnayi
See more

Videos

Ancient gate to iconic Hagia Sophia vandalized

Ancient gate to iconic Hagia Sophia vandalized

Arabian horses in northwest Syria at risk of being forgotten

Arabian horses in northwest Syria at risk of being forgotten

Iraqi army launches offensive on Sinjar

Iraqi army launches offensive on Sinjar
See more

Follow Al-Monitor

  • Politics & Security
  • Culture
  • Technology
  • Economy & Business

Main navigation

  • Egypt
  • Gulf
  • Iran
  • Iraq
  • Israel
  • Jordan
  • Lebanon
  • North Africa
  • Palestine
  • Syria
  • Turkey
  • Russia
  • USA

Terms of Use

  • Visitor Agreements
  • Privacy Policy
  • Submissions and Discussions Policy
  • Search our Archives

Contact Us

  • Support and Contact Info
  • Advertise

About Us

Al-Monitor.com is a trusted and award-winning independent source of Middle East news and analysis, founded in 2012.
  • Our History
  • Mission
  • Careers
  • Team

Newsletters

  • Subscribe

© 2021 Al-Monitor, LLC. All rights reserved.

Follow Al-Monitor