Egyptian students in Ukraine plead to return home

Egyptian students in Ukraine, fearing for their lives after the Russian attack on Ukrainian lands, call on the Egyptian authorities to secure their safe return home.

Egypt

Ukrainians in Gaza grieve for their country

The Ukrainian community in Gaza is living in constant fear as they follow the latest development of the Russian invasion, unable to help their relatives back home.

Palestine

Who are the Americans held by Iran? 

Here's a look at the four US citizens — Siamak Namazi, Baquer Namazi, Morad Tahbaz and Emad Shargi — whose fates could be decided in Vienna.

Iran

Analysis

Russian invasion of Ukraine scrambles Middle East diplomacy

Update from Moscow; US calls on regional allies for support against Russian attack on Ukraine; some facts on Russia.

By Week in Review

Egyptian tourism sector braces for impact from Ukraine crisis

The crisis between Russia and Ukraine has cast a shadow on tourism in Egypt, which relies heavily on beach visitors from the two nations.

Egypt

Sudan's military leaders well received in Moscow amid growing international isolation

As the world's attention shifts to Russia’s escalation against Ukraine, a delegation of high-level Sudanese officials headed by the deputy leader of the country’s military-led ruling council held talks in Moscow.

Egypt

Pakistan boosts Iran border security, maintains balance with Riyadh

Following several terrorist attacks along the Pakistan-Iran border, both countries are discussing security measures, while Pakistan tries to maintain its relations with both Iran and Saudi Arabia.

Iran

Turkey evacuates citizens from Kyiv

Turkey has begun to evacuate Turkish citizens stranded in Kyiv as Ankara's political opposition slams the government for failing to act sooner.

Turkey

Rights group adds lobbying help to spotlight Egypt, Saudi abuses

Political prisoner advocacy group Freedom Initiative is deploying Washington lobbyists to amplify its message on the Hill.

United States

Analysis

Israel reluctantly condemns Russia over Ukraine

Pressured by the West, Foreign Minister Yair Lapid has issued a first public condemnation of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

By Ben Caspit

In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense

Jihadi group takes on Salafist opponents in Idlib

Hayat Tahrir al-Sham cracks down and arrests Salafists who support anti-HTS protests.

Syria

Uproar as draft decree places PLO as organ of Palestinian state

What is more important for Palestinians today: the PLO or the State of Palestine?

Palestine