The National Editorial

Although, as in 1948, libraries, mosques and land records have fallen victim to war, Palestinians are skilled at preserving their national memory

By 2050, nearly seven out of 10 people will live in a metropolis. The challenge is to avoid the mistakes of short-sighted development

Britain's links with the GCC are strong, but whoever is in Downing Street must remain focused on the ties that bind

A nation of laws would not tolerate repeated claims that its penal system is a place of fear and violence

Dismissing the voices of capable, concerned citizens undermines the UN-led effort and will do no favours for the Afghan people

A war in Lebanon is not acceptable. Diplomatic efforts must push towards stabilising the region

The WHO says 1.8 billion people do not exercise enough. Sedentary lifestyles are to blame but a deluge of algorithm-driven health fads and workout trends aren't helping

Reaching a World Cup semi-final for the first time is a major win, but Afghanistan's women should be allowed to return to their sports

The emirate's push for more voluntary associations is an antidote to the social isolation that can occur in urban centres

Most of the 1,300 people who died travelled without a permit for the pilgrimage, making it vital to stop unscrupulous tour companies and smugglers

Some observers have suggested the problem is not solely one of ill-discipline among individual troops in the occupied territories but more systemic in nature

Too many people are without the electricity needed to cool their homes in summer. Better answers are needed

More displacement and destruction could set off an uncontrollable chain reaction

Most drivers simply want an affordable car that is better for the planet. Governments can help them feel that going electric is the right choice

Disarray among the country's political and military leaders further complicates efforts to end the conflict and occupation