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Religious leaders in the holy city of Qom believe that artificial intelligence can strengthen the country’s Islamic character
This Syrian mainstay is a great dish to make with children
Civilian nuclear programme is one element of a highly complex US-brokered proposal to normalise Israel-Saudi relations
First visit since start of civil war as Beijing expands its influence in Middle East
Speculators have increased their long positions as crude has climbed almost 30% since June
Crown prince also warns US that Riyadh will seek nuclear bomb if Iran secures atomic weapon
US president pledges to address ‘hard issues’ at talks with Israel’s prime minister in New York
Western governments should focus on supporting efforts to stabilise the country
Production cuts by Russia and Saudi Arabia have sparked tensions with western economies
The release of prisoners and anniversary of the killing of Mahsa Amini highlight a failure to solve the challenges from Tehran
Washington worries differences between the Gulf neighbours could upend efforts to secure deal to end civil war
More diplomacy possible in New York this week, but rivals must overcome decades of distrust
Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman defends lower output as crude nears $95 a barrel
Netanyahu’s government considers diplomat’s presence in Israeli court an ‘interference’ in its domestic affairs
Exchange agreed after months of negotiations has potential to de-escalate tensions between arch foes
Visit by the decorated player, whose Saudi team play in Tehran, provides country’s fans with a moment to celebrate
A week after Storm Daniel, residents of Derna are still reeling from the destruction
An intense cyclone known as a ‘medicane’ led to more than 400mm of rain falling in 24 hours
Citizens vent at officials who ignored warnings while the authorities look to absolve themselves of blame
The reserved king is trying to show he is in control following the most devastating tremor in 60 years
France, Germany and UK say curbs due to expire next month will now be continued, prompting ire in Tehran
Ukraine has shown that we cannot afford to be complacent about the threats spreading from the region
At least 5,500 people killed by disaster that devastated eastern city of Derna
Agreement seen as possible blueprint for accords with Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates
An enthralling account with contemporary resonance examines how Israel regained the initiative in 1973’s Yom Kippur war
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