leadership

Khalil Al-Hayya of Hamas
Hamas
MENA
Live Story

Who is Hamas's new leader, Khalil al-Hayya?

After a closely contested race, al-Hayya defeated Khaled Meshaal by one vote, highlighting Hamas's internal competition and resilience despite Israel's war.

Sally Ibrahim
21 July, 2026
What does Burnham’s potential by-election mean for the future of UK politics?
United Kingdom
World
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What does Burnham’s potential by-election win mean for the UK?

The New Arab Staff
18 June, 2026
People take photographs of a betting company's odds on contenders to be the next leader of Britain's Labour party, with Andy Burnham, Wes Streeting and Angela Rayner's names all listed, on Whitehall in central London on May 12, 2026.
United Kingdom
World
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UK seat vacancy fuels Burnham leadership speculation

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
14 May, 2026
Khalil Al-Hayya (centre) is seen as the most likely next leader of Hamas [Getty]
Hamas
MENA
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Hamas set to choose new leader amid Gaza ceasefire: report

The New Arab Staff
31 December, 2025
UN in NYC - Getty
WHO
Perspectives

It's time to reform the UN

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Hamad bin Abdulaziz Al-Kawari

14 May, 2020
Mahmoud Abbas - AFP
Palestine
Perspectives

The missing revolution: Palestine's need for new leadership

Laura Albast

Laura Albast

10 March, 2020
rebecca
UK
Analysis
Live Story

The 2020 Labour Party leadership contender guide

Imogen Lambert
02 January, 2020
Boris Johnson
United Kingdom
MENA
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Boris Johnson wins race to be UK prime minister

The New Arab
23 July, 2019
Corbyn Getty
UK
MENA
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Jeremy Corbyn wins UK's Labour Party leadership by landslide

The New Arab
25 September, 2016
Tayyeb Agha Taliban Qatar Getty
Taliban
MENA
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Taliban's head of Qatar office resigns over leadership dispute

The New Arab & agencies
04 August, 2015
ياسر عبد ربه
PLO
MENA
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Abbas sacks long-time critic from PLO

The New Arab & agencies
01 July, 2015