Iraq parliament swears in 64 new members after mass resignation of Sadrists

The Shia majority Coordination Framework is now expected to lead negotiations to form a government without the involvement of the Sadrists

Sadrist bloc threatens mass resignation eight months into Iraq’s political deadlock

Muqtada al-Sadr has rejected numerous calls by Shia-majority parties to form a coalition government

Resignation of Yemen’s ousted president a result of Saudi threats: Report

The report alleges that Hadi's resignation and transfer of power to an unelected council was pre-written and presented to him personally by the Saudi crown prince

Emir of Kuwait accepts resignation of his government

Kuwait's government resigned last week for the second time in 2021 amid disputes with lawmakers

Unrest deepens in Lebanon following PM’s resignation

Kuwaiti government resigns over disagreement with parliament

This resignation marks the fifth time Kuwait City's government resigned from office in the past two years

King of Jordan vows to punish protesters with ‘iron fist’ as dozens apprehended

Jordanians have been taking to the streets of the kingdom to protest the government's decision to hike fuel prices for the 16th time in two years.

Jordan tries to avoid govt collapse by providing cash incentives to transport sector

Over the past two years, the Jordanian government hiked gasoline prices 16 times, triggering an outbreak of nationwide strikes

US official demands probe over Saudi Arabia’s influence on Twitter

Saudi Arabia's state-led wealth fund is now the second-largest shareholder in the social media giant, following the takeover by billionaire Elon Musk

Lebanese President accuses PM of delaying new government formation

Aoun remarked that he had not seen a constitutional law that prevents the resignation of Mikati's government

Hamas rejects prisoner swap deal with Israel: Hebrew media

After five years in service, Israel's top negotiator with Hamas left his post following the failed prisoner exchange deal

Imran Khan banned from public office over alleged gift scandal

The former prime minister's PTI party has just secured six seats in bi-elections, signifying his continued popularity and posing a setback to the ruling coalition

UAE employs hundreds of retired US military soldiers and generals

Renowned former general James Mattis worked for the UAE government for several years, including before and after his tenure as US minister of defense

Hope for Lebanese government formation dwindles despite optimism

Lebanon's parliament failed to elect a new president last week, with representatives staging a walk-out and casting blank votes in protest

Kuwaiti emir reappointed as PM following elections

A total of 305 candidates participated in the National Assembly elections for a 50-seat parliament, with just under 800,000 people registered to vote

Supporters of Muqtada al-Sadr raid and vandalize Iraqi news station

As the political situation in Iraq deteriorates, leaders within the Sadrist movement say they were shocked at Sadr's refusal last week to return his lawmakers to parliament

Can any Lebanon-Israel maritime deal be trusted?

While the demarcation agreement is yet to be signed, skepticism on both sides signals conflict ahead

Unrest boils over in southern Iraq as Sadrist militia attacks PMU headquarters

Violent clashes also took place in Dhi Qar province, where authorities declared a curfew after the death of five Iraqi soldiers

Kuwait holds second election in the past two years

The final result of the election will be announced on Friday

Several rockets hit Baghdad’s Green Zone as unrest grows

Rockets also landed outside the Iraqi Parliament on Wednesday, injuring several security officers

Iraqi parliament speaker resigns as political crisis deepens

Iraq’s Sunni, Shia, and Kurdish blocs have reportedly signed an agreement to form a new coalition

Iraq fears possible conflict between rival parties

The political deadlock in Iraq is the longest lasting political crisis of the country's recent history since the US invasion in 2003

Iraq’s Kurdish and Sunni leaders reject Sadrist calls to dissolve parliament

The former allies of Muqtada al-Sadr say they support a new round of early elections, but that these must only be held once a government is formed

Iraq presses on with national dialogue despite Al-Sadr boycott

US officials visited Iraq this weekend, warning that the country is on the verge of collapse

At least five people killed during clashes in Basra

The local police of Basra informed that at least five people were killed and numerous wounded during armed clashes in the city

The rise and fall of Muqtada al-Sadr…again

While Muqtada al-Sadr may be this week's biggest loser in Iraq, the country's battle for influence is still in full swing

Joe Biden encourages ‘National Dialogue’ in Iraq

The US President voiced his support for a "independent and sovereign" Iraq

EXCLUSIVE: Iraqi civil war averted due to a phone call

The Cradle's sources confirm that the recent conflict in Iraq was indeed halted by a phone call – but it wasn't Hassan Nasrallah on the line

Dozens dead in Iraqi capital as rockets pummel Green Zone

Local sources in Baghdad have described the clashes between Sadrist armed groups and security forces as 'uncontrollable'

Kuwait to hold parliamentary elections in one month

Recently, the Gulf state has been plagued by a political crisis involving high tension between the elected parliament and the government