Middle East
Could Germany act as mediator between Israel and Iran?
Middle East
February 13, 2018
Could Germany act as mediator between Israel and Iran?
The recent Israeli airstrikes in Syria have sparked concerns of a direct confrontation between Israel and Iran. DW spoke with…
Where does the Arab world stand on female genital mutilation?
Middle East
February 7, 2018
Where does the Arab world stand on female genital mutilation?
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), female genital mutilation – also referred to as female genital cutting and female circumcision – includes…
Egypt’s economic structure is at a turning point: IMF director
Economy
February 5, 2018
Egypt’s economic structure is at a turning point: IMF director
Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Christine Lagarde said on Sunday that Egypt is currently undergoing a turning…
Situation in Yemen tops Sisi’s talks with Oman Sultan Qaboos
Egypt
February 5, 2018
Situation in Yemen tops Sisi’s talks with Oman Sultan Qaboos
Oman’s Sultan Qaboos Bin Said received Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi at the Omani capital Muscat on Sunday for a…
Sisi holds talks with French Intelligence Chief on Middle East
Egypt
January 23, 2018
Sisi holds talks with French Intelligence Chief on Middle East
President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi hosted the Chief of the French Directorate-General for External Security, Bernard Amy, in Cairo on Monday,…
Iran protests: How has the Middle East reacted?
Middle East
January 3, 2018
Iran protests: How has the Middle East reacted?
The protests began on December 28 over frustration with the country’s struggling economy, corruption, increasing food prices and also the…
Study links increased crime rate to migrant arrivals: Germany
World
January 3, 2018
Study links increased crime rate to migrant arrivals: Germany
The German state of Lower Saxony witnessed a 10.4 percent increase in crime at the height of the migration crisis,…
Egypt to build the largest wind farm in the Middle East
Egypt
January 2, 2018
Egypt to build the largest wind farm in the Middle East
In an effort to boost renewable energy in Egypt and establish Egypt as a leading player in environmental development, the…
Iran detains 230 boys and girls for drinking, dancing
Middle East
December 22, 2017
Iran detains 230 boys and girls for drinking, dancing
Iran’s semi-official ISNA news agency is reporting that police have detained 230 boys and girls at separate parties in the…
Food security in Middle East, North Africa deteriorating, says UN agency
Middle East
December 21, 2017
Food security in Middle East, North Africa deteriorating, says UN agency
Food security in the Middle East and North Africa is quickly deteriorating because of conflict in several countries in the…