UAE and Saudi Arabia are leading region’s efforts to reduce dependence on oil and gas
Islamist regime has issued hundreds of contracts to tap gold, gemstones and minerals
Officials say risk of miscalculation is high as cross-border tensions intensify
Berlin overhauls nationality criteria to include adherence to the country’s values
End of religious exemption from military service creates ‘open wound’ within Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition
Presidential election comes as Iranians face cost of living crisis — even much-derided cheap car is unaffordable for many
Israeli premier’s first Hebrew interview since October 7 puts region on notice
With Egypt’s blessing, Ibrahim al-Organi dominated trade into Gaza. Now the Bedouin leader has a security mission
Israeli PM says new stage would offer chance to move forces north to where tensions with Hizbollah have been growing
Saudis say many fatalities were unauthorised pilgrims, as action promised against companies behind unofficial travel
Leftwing congressman Jamaal Bowman has angered some constituents with his trenchant criticism of Israel
Infighting builds in conservative camp amid calls to run single presidential candidate against surprise challenger
A week of belligerent rhetoric underscores the threat of escalation
Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari says Israel needs a plan to stop armed group from remaining in power in Gaza
Outsider Masoud Pezeshkian rattles hardliners by pressing for closer relations with west and softer stance on hijab
The enclave has suffered from cash shortages and looting
Comments by leader of militant group come as fears grow of full-blown war across Lebanon’s southern border
Lenders robbed at gunpoint lose $120mn as Palestinians queue for days to rescue their own cash
Fears of all-out conflict between Israel and Hizbollah grow as US envoy holds crisis meetings in the region
Hawkish message designed to appeal to rightwing allies and US Republicans ahead of scheduled address to Congress
Body has overseen nation’s war in Gaza for the past eight months
The president came to office threatening to make the kingdom a pariah state. But in a volatile Middle East, their ties have become stronger than ever
Prime minister’s comments come as domestic criticism grows over his handling of the war
Decision by judicial authorities is latest setback for investigation into claims of corruption in European parliament
Investors split over options that range from deal with rival Ardonagh or putting together new rescue financing
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