Hariri received a parliamentary mandate to form his fourth government, but his return is unpopular with tens of thousands of Lebanese
The Saudi government, which owns 98% of Aramco, uses the $75bn dividend to plug its budget deficit, but oil prices are way down
Ashraf Ghani wants Taliban fighters to integrate into the country’s armed forces help to take on both IS and Al-Qaeda in the region
Successor Sheikh Nawaf faces growing budget deficit in the oil-dependent nation and a changing regional political landscape
Security sources say there have been several injuries, without giving figures
Tens of thousands of Israelis are expected to defy the lockdown despite sharp rise in infections
Authorities say no-one has been injured but residents, still in shock from August’s blast, blame Lebanon’s leaders due to their ‘gross negligence’
Eight defendants jailed for between seven and 20 years for death of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi
Middle East business hub faces flight of expatriates amid an economic downturn
French President Emmanuel Macron says political leaders have agreed to form a government of experts in the next two weeks
The removal of more Saudi royals and defence officials comes amid a political crackdown
Supreme leader says UAE allowed Israel ‘to have a foothold in the region and forgot Palestine’ by normalising ties
Mustapha Adib wants an immediate start to reforms and an agreement with the IMF
In addition to the damage caused to homes, hospitals, schools, and streets, the blast forced many businesses to close
Mehdi Rajabian was arrested following media reports that his latest project will include women singing and dancing — both of which can be deemed immoral under ...
The order will be applied retroactively and eligible death row prisoners will be resentenced under a law for juvenile offenders
Health workers warn of a national emergency after the huge explosion on top of the coronavirus pandemic
Iran says the move is in retaliation for UAE guards killing two Iranian fishermen and seizing their boat
A private keeper of artefacts hopes to preserve the city’s glorious architectural history
