Flydubai flight to Israel diverted to Saudi Arabia after emergency alert

Hijabi students turned away from school in Azerbaijan

Female students leave a school in Azerbaijan after reportedly being denied entry for wearing headscarves.

S Korea demands apology over DMZ blasts as N Korea denies planting mines

South Korea calls for a formal apology from North Korea over the DMZ explosion that injured three soldiers.

‘Dire situation’: Lebanese prisoners on hunger strike for 18 days

The medical condition of dozens of prisoners has deteriorated as inmates protest against suspension of amnesty law.