All Middle East
First LookWhy five Iranian fuel tankers are bound for VenezuelaFor Iran, the oil tankers going to Venezuela may be a way to bring money into its cash-starved country and put pressure on the Trump administration.聽
Why this hospital attack is pushing Afghans toward 鈥榯ipping point鈥�An attack on an Afghan maternity hospital horrified a country all too accustomed to violence. Will it prove a tipping point for Afghans?
FocusFor refugees, a plea: You can鈥檛 beat a pandemic by leaving people outHow can refugees聽鈥� the world鈥檚 most vulnerable 鈥� cope with the coronavirus threat? There is no safety net, no margin for error.
[special project]Facing down jail and wealthy foes, Arab rights defenders soldier onIf support for democratic norms and institutions is eroding in the West, where does that leave rights activists and journalists in the Arab world?
Difference MakerHis Afghan mission: to restore lives and limbsFor decades, a Red Cross physiotherapist has helped those wounded in Afghanistan鈥檚 wars walk a path from despair to hope.
Why Lebanese protesters are risking a return to the streetsLebanese protesters already angered by corruption in government are being driven by a new desperation to take risks amid the coronavirus pandemic.
First LookDemocracy judged: Israel high court hears case against NetanyahuIsrael鈥檚 Supreme Court heard arguments Sunday about whether Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu can rule while facing criminal indictments.
Remote Ramadan: How pandemic alters month of fasting, philanthropyUnder lockdown amid a global pandemic, the Muslim world is adapting to not only observe but amplify the pillars of Ramadan.
First LookLockdown lifts in Lebanon, protests erupt over economic crisesAfter coronavirus restrictions were eased, protests resumed full-force in Lebanon against the country's worsening economic situation. The聽weeks-long lockdown threw tens of thousands more people out of work.聽
First LookHow the oil crash affects oil-dependent countries like IraqAt a time of historic social unrest, the fall in oil prices is reverberating across the Middle East. In Iraq, where oil revenues fund 90% of the national budget, the government is considering cuts to social benefits to cover the loss.
Could pandemic pave a path to peace? Why Yemen war is resistant.The dark cloud of the coronavirus pandemic has at times displayed a silver lining. That raised hopes for Yemen, but the war is resistant.
First LookNetanyahu to lead Israel's 'national emergency' governmentA unity government led by Benjamin Netanyahu with support of his chief rival, Benny Gantz,聽ends months of political paralysis聽and will likely keep Mr. Netanyahu in office throughout the pandemic - and his corruption trial.聽
In Israeli war on coronavirus, Arab doctors rush to the frontThe prominent role of Arab health care professionals fighting a coronavirus that doesn鈥檛 discriminate聽is getting attention, and praise, in Israel.
From healing hearts to stealing hearts: Jordan鈥檚 鈥楧r. Fauci鈥�In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, what qualities do you want in a health official? How about a calm manner and heartthrob celebrity status?
Why coronavirus clampdown is proving risky for Arab regimesCoronavirus clampdowns pose a political risk for any government. But for Arab regimes, the segment of society most vulnerable is a pillar of support.
Why is this night different? Finding Passover comfort under curfew.This year, the Passover Seder may be a smaller affair, but it offers our writer comfort, and a chance to reflect on the world we hope to reenter.
In Israel, pandemic tests democracy鈥檚 immune systemCritics say Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has attempted a 鈥渃oup鈥� in the guise of protecting civilians from the novel coronavirus.
How do you do social distancing in a refugee camp?Syrian refugees point to a challenge for the whole world. Defeating the coronavirus means improving conditions even in the toughest places.
Lemony, savory fusion: Israel's brash food revolutionIsrael鈥檚 food revolution reflects the country鈥檚 diverse culture and fits easily into the seasonal, local movement in modern cuisine.
Saudi opening: How tourism is breaking down social barriersThe Saudi initiative to bring foreign tourists to previously inaccessible sites is creating groundbreaking opportunities for those who live there.