The Saudi-led Arab Peace Initiative is losing its value in the wake of Egypt’s decision to return the Red Sea islands of Tiran and Sanafir to Saudi Arabia.

Experts weigh in on escalating Israeli-Palestinian violence, Turkish involvement in the Gulf crisis, al-Qaeda's involvement in Syria, confrontational U.S. policy towards the Iran nuclear deal, and a former Iraqi Prime Minister's power play.

A-Wa’s infectious blend of Yemenite folk, electronic, and hip-hop music has brought about a resurgence in Yemenite pop music.

Avi Gabbay, the new leader of Israel’s Labor party, faces the daunting task of reshaping his party, and breaking the infamous 61-seats ceiling.

Through diplomatic outreach – and at times veiled threats – Iranian leaders have been urging the Afghan and Iraqi governments to expel American forces from their countries, writes Ahmad Majidyar.

The Saudi-led Arab Peace Initiative is losing its value in the wake of Egypt’s decision to return the Red Sea islands of Tiran and Sanafir to Saudi Arabia.

Experts weigh in on escalating Israeli-Palestinian violence, Turkish involvement in the Gulf crisis, al-Qaeda's involvement in Syria, confrontational U.S. policy towards the Iran nuclear deal, and a former Iraqi Prime Minister's power play.

A-Wa’s infectious blend of Yemenite folk, electronic, and hip-hop music has brought about a resurgence in Yemenite pop music.

Avi Gabbay, the new leader of Israel’s Labor party, faces the daunting task of reshaping his party, and breaking the infamous 61-seats ceiling.

Through diplomatic outreach – and at times veiled threats – Iranian leaders have been urging the Afghan and Iraqi governments to expel American forces from their countries, writes Ahmad Majidyar.