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Anti-government protesters are hoping for defeat in crucial match against US after regime exploits win against Wales
Anger at western hectoring and giant-killing performances have fostered a sense of solidarity
Tehran seeks to blame dissident groups across the border for anti-government protests
Ultranationalist’s party seals coalition agreement with prime minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu
Action on the pitch has distracted from the problems that have dogged the tournament’s host
Move follows rebuke by UN watchdog over uranium traces found at undeclared sites
Industrial action was instrumental in the overthrow of the monarchy during the 1979 Islamic revolution
But the joy of hosting the World Cup in an oil and property boom will not last unless productivity improves
Football associations at odds with governing body ahead of opening matches in Qatar
Construction workers rush to apply finishing touches as Gulf state of just 3mn people gets ready to host 1.5mn visitors
Move could derail lawsuit filed against kingdom’s day-to-day ruler over death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi
Bumper fraud implicates Baghdad elite and poses challenge for new prime minister
Western capitals should use diplomatic and economic leverage with President Sisi
PM says soldiers ‘would not be investigated by FBI or any other foreign country’
Huge improvements on the pitch mirror transformation of gas-rich nation
Police arrest at least 46 people, including the suspected bomber
Climate conference gives Egypt’s human rights activists unprecedented global platform
Households and businesses are installing renewables to bypass power crisis
Activists hope western leaders will use climate conference to put pressure on Cairo’s autocratic rulers
Hardline politicians fear lengthy unrest makes the country vulnerable to threats from separatists and Islamist insurgents
Ex-PM set to return as head of one of most rightwing governments in Israel’s history
Towns and cities across country suffer fresh demonstrations which are widening to include new social groups
Ultranationalists are empowered after helping to secure election victory
His partnership with ultranationalist Ben-Gvir will sully the country’s reputation
Rising support for ultranationalist politician appears to pave way for Benjamin Netanyahu’s return
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