Paul McLoughlin

McLoughlin

Paul is a senior news editor with The New Arab and author of Syria Insight, a regular feature on TNA. Paul graduated with a BA in Modern Middle Eastern History and worked in the Middle East as a journalist, including Oman and Jordan, for close to a decade before joining The New Arab prior to its launch in 2014.

Areas of focus: Syria, Iran and Gulf issues.

Follow him on Twitter: @PaullMcLoughli

Palestinian medics to get body armour amid Israeli attacks

Frontline medical workers in the occupied West Bank will be provided with bulletproof jackets and helmets amid a spate of Israeli assaults on Palestinian cities.

18 July, 2023

Israel FM flies into East Africa as Iran's Raisi departs

Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi wrapped up a tour of Africa last week, with Israel's foreign minister flying into Kenya for what seems like damage control.

17 July, 2023

MENA Sports Wrap: 'Painful' Wimbledon defeat for Ons Jabeur

Tunisian tennis player Ons Jabeur made a stunning run in the Wimbledon tournament, Saudi Arabia is looking to set up the boxing match of the decade, and Morocco's women's team made history.

15 July, 2023

Syrian regime 'bombed IDP camps' with devastating effect

Cluster bombs and missiles were used to target makeshift camps in Syria by the Assad regime, a new report has found.

14 July, 2023

Syria Insight: What next for Russia's Wagner Group?

The Wagner Group remains one of Moscow's most hardened fighting forces overseas. What impact will the revolt in Russia have on the mercenary force in Syria?

12 July, 2023

MENA Sports Wrap: Saudi clubs splurge on more big names

MENA Sports Wrap: Bringing you the latest Middle East sports updates, this week we look at Steven Gerrard's return to football management at Dammam's Al-Ettifaq, Saudi Arabia's bid to host a ATP tour, and a stoic performance from Oman's cricketers.

07 July, 2023

Ireland could host Europe's first Palestine match: MP

Ireland could become the first European team to play Palestine, owing to the historic cultural links between the two countries.

30 June, 2023

Syria Insight: Why is Saudi Arabia normalising ties?

As US influence wanes in the Middle East, Riyadh's steps towards normalisation must be considered within the wider context of prioritising regional stability and economic cooperation above rivalry and conflict.

27 April, 2023

Syria Insight: Earthquake damage shatters Idlib aid efforts

Syrian NGOs in southern Turkey have struggled to cope with relief efforts in Idlib province, where hundreds remain trapped under rubble.

08 February, 2023

Syria Insight: Russia's aid threats need a new approach

Syrians have suffered years of hardship from regime bombings and assaults. Aid and food have also been another weapon used by Russia and the regime against opposition areas, but NGOs and legal experts argue there are alternatives.

11 January, 2023