middle East

Isis release 'Return of the Gold Dinar' video to show new currency's creation.

Jack Moore Aug 30, 2015

Australia detained young nationals as they were attempting to fly to the Middle East.

Adam Justice Aug 20, 2015

British policy towards Bahrain has encouraged the arrest and conviction of Al-Wefaq leader Shaikh Ali Salman

Reem al-Sha’alan Aug 06, 2015

Five more people confirmed to have contracted the virus bringing total infected to 41.

Rachel Middleton Jun 04, 2015

Tony Blair has stood down as Middle East peace envoy after eight years

Orlando Crowcroft May 27, 2015

Demonstrations to mark 67th anniversary of al-Nakba - 'the catastrophe' - will be held on 15 May.

Orlando Crowcroft May 14, 2015

The Islamic State leader and self-declared caliph reportedly remains in critical condition.

Orlando Crowcroft May 01, 2015

Officials say that the insurgents are willing to talk to the Afghani government about ending the conflict.

Orlando Crowcroft May 01, 2015

Egyptian former president Morsi is the latest in a long line of Muslim Brotherhood figures to be jailed.

Anas Alajlan Apr 21, 2015

Migrants risk abduction, rape and even murder but still brave the deadly journey in pursuit of a better life.

Orlando Crowcroft Apr 15, 2015

Re-opening of Saudi embassy may improve relationship between the two countries and encourage dialogue.

Anas Alajlan Apr 14, 2015

Author and pacifist warned against humanity repeating its mistakes in final interview.

Tom Porter Apr 14, 2015

Militants storm Syrian side of border as Bashar Al-Assad responds with barrel bombs, reports claim.

Arij Limam Apr 02, 2015

Palestinian protesters clashed with Israeli soldiers during rallies commemorating the 39th anniversary of Land Day.

Adam Justice Mar 31, 2015

Islamic State's banning of El Clasico in Mosul shows once again how detached militants are from Middle East reality.

Orlando Crowcroft Mar 27, 2015

Saudi Arabia has rounded up Sunni allies from across the Middle East in the biggest Arab coalition in recent history.

Orlando Crowcroft Mar 26, 2015

As Egyptian leader Gamal Abdel Nasser learned in the 1960s, wading into Yemen may not end well.

Orlando Crowcroft Mar 26, 2015

Obama calls Netanyahu and stresses two-state plan for 'secure Israel alongside a sovereign and viable Palestine'.

Maria Khan Mar 19, 2015

Heavy snow set to last for two more days after an unusually dry winter led to fears of drought.

Adam Justice Feb 25, 2015

BlackBerry OS 10.3.1 is rolling out for users in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific.

Sarmistha Acharya Feb 20, 2015

Equation group hailed as the most technically gifted team of hackers ever, working for the NSA to target thousands of victims around the world

David Gilbert Feb 17, 2015

About two per cent of the UK's economy is affected by North Sea oil and gas with direct and indirect employment reported to be in the region of 450,000

Graeme Mackay Feb 16, 2015

Igor Sechin said some countries are pursuing their personal interests and undermining other members within the oil cartel.

Jerin Mathew Feb 11, 2015

The Nibras petrochemicals complex is expected to be operational in five to six years.

M Rochan Jan 28, 2015

IMF estimates that oil and gas export losses in Gulf Cooperation Council will amount to around $300bn in 2015.

Jerin Mathew Jan 22, 2015

Two Presidential advisers say leader 'cannot leave his house' after rebel fighters take over guards.

Jack Moore Jan 21, 2015

Eyewitnesses say Yemeni president's residence has been overrun in capital of Sanaa.

Jack Moore Jan 20, 2015

Morocco international will join a Middle East club after failing to impress at the Britannia Stadium.

Nick Howson Jan 12, 2015

Pornstar Mia Khalifa sparked outrage in the Middle East.

Arjun Varma Jan 08, 2015

Publisher 'regrets' decision to omit Israel from children's reference book.

Jack Moore Jan 05, 2015