Hamas confirmed it is studying Israel's new truce proposal, as more Palestinians were killed in Israeli strikes in Rafah and Khan Yunis.

While Iraqi authorities continue to criticise Turkish military operations, their protestations of sovereignty have fallen on deaf ears.

Iran-backed militias will feel emboldened by a reduction of capable enemies on their doorstep, and could seek to expand their power and influence even further.

Iraq reacts to suspected Israeli airstrikes as the country's parliament demands extradition of Saddam Hussein's daughter from Jordan.

This week's round-up of under-reported news from Iraq focuses on the conditions necessary for a new rise of militancy, notably, the jailing of children tortured into 'confessing' Islamic State...

Book Club: Joanna Palani's story is a thought-provoking tale prompting readers to wonder the price one has to pay to fight for freedom against extremism, writes Rabi'ah M.

Book Club: NYT correspondent David Kirkpatrick's book is a revealing look at an ill-informed and bitterly divided Obama administration in the aftermath of Egypt's Arab Spring, writes Alain Gresh.

Washington has slapped sanctions on Iraqi pro-Iran militias, but it seems unlikely that civilian lives will be protected by these limited measures.

Football star Mesut Ozil shared a heartfelt prayer for the Uighur Muslims suffering in China, writing: 'Oh Lord, please help our brothers and sisters in East Turkestan.'

Two reported deaths from coronavirus in Syria point to a much higher outbreak than is being acknowledged by authorities.

The gruesome discovery in Iraq's western Anbar governorate once again highlights how the Iraqi state either condones or turns a blind eye to atrocities in order to maintain its control.

Bashar Al-Assad's forces moved into Maarat Al-Numan this week, after a two-month siege of the once-bustling Idlib city but found it almost completely devoid of human life.

Iraq finds itself caught in the throes of civil unrest and violence as anti-government protests launch themselves anew in the corruption-ridden Middle Eastern country.

Turkey has launched two operations against Kurdish militants this week, raising fears of northern Iraq becoming a proxy battleground between rivals Ankara and Abu Dhabi.

The petition comes amid Israel's brutal war on the Gaza Strip, which has seen at least 235 health workers killed and hospitals and ambulances attacked.

A drawdown of American diplomacy and the withdrawal of US land forces could instead herald enhanced military involvement in Iraq using air assets and drones.

Book Club: From short stories, to poetry and essays, The Things I would Tell You, successfully shows the diversity among British Muslim women, writes Ilham Essalih.

Comment: Imam Tawhidi is a 'fake Sheikh' whose tweets are having a disastrous impact on the way Muslims and Muslim-majority countries are portrayed in the media, writes CJ Werleman.

Other rumoured performers at the opening ceremony include Latin pop sensation Shakira, Dua Lipa, J Balvin and Black Eyed Peas. 

Syria was the battleground for Soleimani's forces, and his death has sparked celebrations in Idlib.

The video for the official World Cup anthem 'Dreamers', which features Qatari singer Fahad Al-Kubaisi, has amassed millions of views in the space of a few hours.

In-depth: A new report details how Israel deliberately targeted archaeological sites in Gaza in an effort to erase Palestine's cultural heritage, destroying evidence of Palestinians' historical...

Book Club: Dr Sadek Hamid speaks to Professor Akbar Ahmed, author of more than a dozen award-winning books, including the celebrated Discovering Islam: Making Sense of Muslim History and Society.

The Jewish Chronicle recently apologised to Palestinian charity Interpal for spewing false claims about them, but how deep does the smearing campaign in the UK run?

Other rumoured performers at the opening ceremony include Latin pop sensation Shakira, Dua Lipa, J Balvin and Black Eyed Peas. 

Book Club: This is a compelling story about conflict and displacement, that teaches us about the importance of optimism, writes Usman Butt.

Other rumoured performers at the opening ceremony include Latin pop sensation Shakira, Dua Lipa, J Balvin and Black Eyed Peas. 

Imran Khan's removal from office by a no-confidence motion has resulted in widescale protests across the world. Accusing the opposition of being part of a foreign plot, the former prime minister has...

Gender pay gap? Saudi women can't relate, says Princess Lamia al-Saud.

Germany has increased its aid to the Gaza Strip with an initiative aimed at providing much-needed clean drinking water

A group of Malaysian tourists discovered that they had been monitored while travelling in Xinjiang province after they exited a Uighur mosque and found themselves surrounded by police.

Other rumoured performers at the opening ceremony include Latin pop sensation Shakira, Dua Lipa, J Balvin and Black Eyed Peas. 

Book Club: Courtney Freer's timely offering provides important new insights into political Islam in the Gulf, and the region's current schism, writes Andrew Leber.

A new wave of airstrikes have been unleashed on Syria, including the far-east, highlighting Israel's control of the country's airspace.

As China gears up to host the 2022 Winter Olympics, the country continues to face accusations of horrific human rights abuses against its Uighur Muslim minority.

Book Club: Edward Said revolutionised they we way think about representations of the Middle East, but he had little background in the study of history, notes Usman Butt.

Fifteen representatives of international journalist and publishers' unions and organisations gathered in Geneva for the 'call to free Julian Assange in the name of press freedom'.