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Iraqi forces held an ISIS leader in Mosul. (Shutterstock/ File Photo)

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Iraq Arrests Top ISIS Operative in Mosul

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Sport

Spotlight on Xavi as Al Sadd Take on Persepolis in Tehran

Fasting individual needs to start his or her work as early as possible after Suhoor.

BUSINESS

How to Increase Your Productivity in Ramadan

Yemenis sift the rubble of a heavily damaged building following reported Saudi-led coalition air strikes in the Yemeni capital Sanaa (AFP)

NEWS

French Hacks Expose Paris's Involvement in The Yemen Conflict

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ENTERTAINMENT

Ariana Grande Documents Her Tour to The NASA Space Center

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Ramadani Nights in Old Sidon Reflect Lebanese Heritage

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How Did Arab Cities Develop Since The Middle Ages?

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Turkey is the World’s 2nd Largest Beekeeper in The World

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What is Happening to Turkey's Blue Mosque?

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Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani attends the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) summit at Bayan palace in Kuwait City on December 5, 2017. (GIUSEPPE CACACE/AFP/Getty Images)

Is Qatar Invited to The Saudi Summits?

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange gestures from the window of a prison van as he is driven out of Southwark Crown Court in London. (AFP/ File Photo)

Swedish Prosecutors Want to Get Their Hands on Assange

Spokesman of the Sudan's Transitional Military Council Lieutenant General Shamseddine Kabbashi (L) looks on as Sudanese protest leader Madani Abbas Madani speaks during a press conference in Khartoum on May 20, 2019. (AFP)

Sudan Arrests 15 People for Attacking Protesters

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during the weekly cabinet meeting at the Prime Minister's office in Jerusalem, on May 19, 2019. (Ariel Schalit / POOL / AP / AFP)

When Will Netanyahu Form New Govt?

Sudanese protesters gather for a sit-in outside the military headquarters in Khartoum on May 19, 2019. (Mohamed el-Shahed / AFP)

Sudan Receives $250 Million From Saudi Arabia

ENTERTAINMENT

Ariana Grande

Ariana Grande Documents Her Tour to The NASA Space Center

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'The Dead Don't Die' Movie Review

Zara Larsson and James Charles

Zara Larsson Apologises to James Charles For Criticising Him

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Halsey Opens up The Conversation About Supporting Sex Workers

Kylie Jenner

Kylie Jenner Looks Mesmerising in White Underwear

BUSINESS

Fasting individual needs to start his or her work as early as possible after Suhoor.

How to Increase Your Productivity in Ramadan

Courtesy Ascia Al Faraj

Meet Ascia Al Faraj, the Influencer With ‘Many Hats’

Many believe their usage of grocery apps will increase

Over 50 Percent of UAE Residents Use Grocery Apps During Ramadan

Snapchat responded to some complaints on Twitter

Snapchat Users Complain About the App on Twitter

In the nine months of the new government, the rupee has almost lost 21 per cent of its value against the dollar.

What's the Effect of the IMF Loan on Pakistan's Economy?

Sport

Xavi

Spotlight on Xavi as Al Sadd Take on Persepolis in Tehran

Matt Wallace

Race to Dubai Heats Up Following Breathtaking US PGA Championship

Mohamed Salah

Real Madrid Face Tough Mission to Sign Salah

Russian club wins 8th title in Turkish Airlines EuroLeague

CSKA Moscow Beat Anadolu Efes to Win EuroLeague Title

The centre-back is 'sad' and 'mad', but has underlined his commitment to Rudi Garcia's side, and claims criticism 'bounces' off him

Adil Rami Dismisses Talk of MLS Move

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Iraqi forces held an ISIS leader in Mosul. (Shutterstock/ File Photo)

Iraq Arrests Top ISIS Operative in Mosul

Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani attends the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) summit at Bayan palace in Kuwait City on December 5, 2017. (GIUSEPPE CACACE/AFP/Getty Images)

Is Qatar Invited to The Saudi Summits?

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange gestures from the window of a prison van as he is driven out of Southwark Crown Court in London. (AFP/ File Photo)

Swedish Prosecutors Want to Get Their Hands on Assange

Spokesman of the Sudan's Transitional Military Council Lieutenant General Shamseddine Kabbashi (L) looks on as Sudanese protest leader Madani Abbas Madani speaks during a press conference in Khartoum on May 20, 2019. (AFP)

Sudan Arrests 15 People for Attacking Protesters

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during the weekly cabinet meeting at the Prime Minister's office in Jerusalem, on May 19, 2019. (Ariel Schalit / POOL / AP / AFP)

When Will Netanyahu Form New Govt?

Saudi mobs fight (Twitter)

Big Fight Outside Mosque in Medina Just Before Iftar

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Dubai Police Arrest Largest World Drug Lords in UAE History

Kuwait was the first Arab monarchy to recognize the USSR /AFP

The Emir and the Tsar: Kuwait Turns to Russia as Trump Clashes With Iran

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Israel Tells Muslims 'Insulting Israel" is Forbidden by Sharia

We Need to Talk About Racism in the Arab World

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Kuwait was the first Arab monarchy to recognize the USSR /AFP

The Emir and the Tsar: Kuwait Turns to Russia as Trump Clashes With Iran

Khaled Elgindy is a nonresident fellow in the Center for Middle East Policy at Brookings

Khaled Elgindy on Bernie, Kushner & ‘Repackaging the Status Quo’

Northern Hama for Tel Rifaat: Is the Idlib Ground Offensive a Quid Pro Quo Between Turkey and Russia?

Opinion

Hanan Ashrawi (AFP)

The US No Visa for Ashrawi is a Farce

Jordan King Abdullah II attends the swears in for new ministers. (Twitter/@RHCJO)

What is The Meaning of Cabinet Reshuffle in Jordan?

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Jordan and Finland Compared in The Knowledge Economy

Insights

Father of Oman: The Fragile Legacy of Sultan Qaboos

Father of Oman: The Fragile Legacy of Sultan Qaboos

The White House's Quiet Deregulation of Weapons and War

The White House's Quiet Deregulation of Weapons and War

PA and Hamas Destroying Palestine

Palestine's Petty Fiefdoms: How the Palestinian Authority and Hamas are Destroying the Dream of a Free Palestine with Torture, Corruption and a Parallel Police State

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Al Jazeera in English and Arabic

Al Jazeera 'AJ+ Arabic' in the Spotlight over Holocaust Video

In English, AJ+ is a "woke" news brand for digital consumers, with a strong focus on the US market. It

Myriam Fares (Lebanese singer) appeared in of her songs 'Goumi' in December 2018 in a blackface. The video sparked outrage as a racist video but it's still up until today. (YouTube)

How was Racism Normalized in the Arabic Pop Culture and Media?

Despite the fact that black Arabs have been an integral part of the region for ages, the Arab media, drama,

(Twitter)

Filipino Maid Tied to a Tree by a Rich Saudi Family

Photos of a Filipino maid tied to a tree as punishment continues to circulate the internet. The photos that were

A Pakistani man arranges Iftar food for fasting Muslims before they break their fast during Ramadan in Karachi in 2014. (ASIF HASSAN/AFP)

Twitter in Awe of Stories of Non-Muslims Helping Their Fasting Friends in Ramadan

As the holy month of Ramadan started last week and was welcomed by Muslims around the world, those who observe

(Twitter/@FreeeIran)

Tehran University Students Protest Compulsory Hijab Laws

Videos of protests against strict hijab laws in Tehran University are circulating the internet. Videos emerged of student protests about

Al Jazeera in English and Arabic

Al Jazeera 'AJ+ Arabic' in the Spotlight over Holocaust Video

Myriam Fares (Lebanese singer) appeared in of her songs 'Goumi' in December 2018 in a blackface. The video sparked outrage as a racist video but it's still up until today. (YouTube)

How was Racism Normalized in the Arabic Pop Culture and Media?

Filipino Maid Tied to a Tree by a Rich Saudi Family

A Pakistani man arranges Iftar food for fasting Muslims before they break their fast during Ramadan in Karachi in 2014. (ASIF HASSAN/AFP)

Twitter in Awe of Stories of Non-Muslims Helping Their Fasting Friends in Ramadan

(Twitter/@FreeeIran)

Tehran University Students Protest Compulsory Hijab Laws

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Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage speaks at a European Parliament election campaign rally at Frimley Green, south west of London on May 19, 2019. (Adrian DENNIS / AFP)

Why Does Trump Want Farage to Join him in London Visit?

US President Donald Trump is reportedly trying to secure an invitation for Britain’s right-wing politician Nigel Farage despite objections by the British government that his presence could be

Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei told Iraqi premier Adel Abdel Mahdi that the US is plotting to remove his government (AFP Photo/HO)

Iraq Can Have a Positive Role in Easing US-Iran Tensions

Press conference with the Minister for Foreign Affairs from Poland, Jacek Czaputowicz in Berlin. (Shutterstock/ File Photo)

Poland and Jordan See 'Eye to Eye'

US President Donald Trump arrives to speak during the National Association of Realtors Legislative Meetings and Trade Expo in Washington, DC, May 17, 2019. (SAUL LOEB / AFP)

Trump Warns to 'Officially End Iran' in a Tweet

Talks between Sudan's ruling military council and protesters are set to resume, army rulers announced, as Islamic movements rallied for the inclusion of sharia in the country's roadmap. (Mohamed el-Shahed / AFP)

Sudan: Military and Opposition Agree on More Talks

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