Articles
US embassy evacuations signal threat of strike on Iran, experts say
Move seen as preparation for regional escalation as new round of nuclear talks approaches
US embassy in Bahrain operating as normal despite Trump's evacuation order
Washington issued the warning as tension rises over Iran's nuclear programme
Half a million Syrians return home from across region since Assad fall
At least 700,000 expected to return from Turkey in the coming months, UN data shows
Syrian women unsettled by government’s burkini order when swimming
Ministry of Tourism's new guidelines raise fears of growing conservatism under new government
Syria's notorious desert refugee camp closes
Isolated desert camp housed thousands of people and was cut off from the world for years
Syrians cautiously optimistic about future under Al Shara
Sectarian violence, Israeli interference and Kurdish reconciliation continue to pose challenges for government
UN urges Houthis to release aid workers held for year
Two have died while in detention with dozens more arrested by rebel group
Lebanon's President Aoun in Baghdad to bolster ties
Visit comes after tension caused by his remarks on Iraq’s Popular Mobilisation Forces
Israeli gunfire at Gaza aid distribution point kills dozens
More than 100 injured as troops open fire at centre run by US and Israeli-backed foundation, authorities say
Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister pledges financial support for Syria state staff
Prince Faisal bin Farhan met the Syrian President in Damascus for talks focused on strengthening government institutions and the economy
UN mission in Iraq closes Mosul office as it winds down operations
Unami was set up in 2003 to help assist the government to rebuild the state after decades of conflict
Bringer of peace: What the Middle East is expecting of Pope Leo
Leaders of the Eastern Church are urging the new pontiff to bridge ties between west and east
Trump's Middle East tour leaves Israel in a spin
Trip highlights policy gaps on Syria and Iran – and omits meeting with Israel
US-Houthi truce sidelines Israel as Gulf states push for de-escalation
Trump's visit to the region and nuclear talks incentivised deal between Washington and Yemeni rebels
Analysts doubt whether Yemen's new PM can bring change
Ahmed bin Mubarak resigned as prime minister blaming inability to make necessary reforms
