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Death toll from 'Taliban-led' ambulance suicide bombing in Kabul rises to 103
Afghan authorities have raised the death toll from Saturday's suicide bombing in Kabul to 103, as hundreds of people gathered for funerals.
A security gaffe left Oman's stock exchange vulnerable to hackers for months
For several months, a primary router of the Muscat Securities Market has both its username and password as "admin".
Is Tunisia embarking on another Arab Spring as protests rage on?
Anti-government rallies to protest against severe austerity measures and economic hardship have been swelling across Tunisia.
Saudi Arabia is handing out $13bn to help ease cost of living
Officials in Saudi Arabia have revealed plans to dole out billions of dollars to those struggling with the increasing cost of living.
What Trump gained from his Jerusalem move – global wrath and a train station named after him
Israeli authorities are mulling to name a station in Jerusalem after the US president as a mark of courtesy for recognising the ancient city as capital.
Saudi Arabia begins hunt for uranium - but deny it wants to build a nuclear bomb
Officials in Saudi Arabia have begun exploring for uranium and thorium local reports have revealed.
Malaysian armed forces 'ready and awaiting instructions' after Trump's Jerusalem move
Malaysia's defence minister says military awaits orders from top leadership to see if it has a role to play.
Defiant Trump declares Jerusalem as Israel's capital despite international warnings
Trump had promised along the campaign trail to move the US embassy in Israel to Jerusalem, despite international warnings, he's making good on that promise.
Trump's Jerusalem move 'will play into hands of terrorists' warns Erdogan
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warns that Donald Trump's decision to declare Jerusalem Israel's capital will play into the hands of terror groups in Middle East.
Donald Trump will move US embassy in Israel to Jerusalem, officials confirm
Officials said on Tuesday night that Trump will make the announcement on Wednesday to recognise Jerusalem as the Israeli capital and move the US embassy.
Miss Iraq gets death threats for wearing bikini at Miss Universe pageant, family flee Baghdad
Sarah Idan wore a black strapless bikini top and a matching bottom for the preliminary round of the Miss Universe pageant.
What is Ejiao? A traditional Chinese medicine for which donkeys are 'beaten to death with hammers'
Animal rights group Peta released a video showing the merciless killing of donkeys using a sledgehammer.
400 mysterious stone 'gates', up to 7,000 years old, discovered in Saudi Arabia
At present, archaeologists are unclear on the purpose and exact age of these formations - which resemble gates when looked at from above.
Driver risks life to ram burning car and prevent huge petrol station explosion in Saudi Arabia
The brave man was filmed ramming the burning vehicle away before the flames spread to the petrol tanks.
Kuwait police smash smuggling ring seizing 4,000 bottles of whiskey
Authorities say the booze was hidden on a truck among building equipment.
Birds fall from sky in Kuwait as temperatures soar to 50C across Middle East
Europe is also experiencing an extreme heatwave due to global warming.
Afghan footballer Zohib Islam Amiri wants Indian Super League transfer despite interest from Middle East
Amiri has confirmed that he already has two offers from ISL clubs.
Inside a digital honey pot: How state hackers pose as hot women to steal secrets
On LinkedIn, 'Mia Ash' was a photographer. In reality, it was a honey-pot ruse from Iran.
I was forced to watch my brother's torture as a political prisoner in Iran
The Iranian regime kidnapped me for speaking up for democracy and human rights as a student.
Suspected Islamist militants kill Indonesian policeman in knife attack
The militants shouted 'Allahu Akbar' before stabbing the officer.
Qatar supports terrorism - Britain must rethink its relationship
Qatar's double-faced diplomacy should no longer be tolerated.
Gaza reporter who captured Hamas execution on camera 'is now hiding'
Hamas interior ministry had warned against publishing any footage or photos of the execution in Gaza.
We think we know Donald Trump's opinions on the Middle East, but what do they think of him?
To some, Trump is "a hero" and "a brother", to others "an idiot with no policy but terrorising" and "a man who spreads war, chaos and killing among people".
I was a political prisoner for 11 years in Iran – this election is a parody of democracy
Iranian voters will decide the fate of moderate President Hassan Rouhani.
A woman's place is in the home, say majority of surveyed men in the Middle East
View that women are not fit to be leaders and that it is more important to educate boys, also prevails.
Record passenger numbers prompts Heathrow to lift forecasts
Britain's largest airport said travellers from the Middle East, South Korea and Singapore filled its terminals.
Iran elections: The West must stand with Iranians against their abusive regime
The regime in Iran is among the worst human rights abusers in the world.
Australia tightens security checks for travellers flying from 3 Middle Eastern countries
The new measures will be adopted from 6 April.
Livingstone's 'anti-Semitism' defence undermined by Himmler's support for Arabs?
Former London mayor's claim Hitler 'conspired with Zionists' contradicted by anti-Jewish telegram.
Iran poses greatest threat to peace in Middle East, says US Central Command chief
General Joseph Votel highlighted the challenges in Iraq, Syria, Afghanistan, Yemen, Egypt and Pakistan.