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Envoy’s visit to occupied West Bank comes as US leads efforts to broker grand Middle East pact with Israel
Drone strike comes despite efforts to secure long-term peace with Saudi-led coalition
Religious leaders in the holy city of Qom believe that artificial intelligence can strengthen the country’s Islamic character
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
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
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
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
Agreement seen as possible blueprint for accords with Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates
Nation’s checks and balances at stake in case centred on law passed by Benjamin Netanyahu’s far-right administration
Meeting — though not bilateral — marks latest sign of developing ties as US pushes for Middle East realignment
Flourishing relationship reflects Gulf state’s pivot towards regional de-escalation
Project agreed on G20 sidelines would counter growing Chinese influence in Arab states
Only the US has the leverage to give both Israel and the Palestinians the guarantees they seek
Negotiations come ahead of possible meeting between Joe Biden and Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman at G20 summit
Swedish citizen Johan Floderus was detained more than a year ago during private visit
A Middle East grand bargain could be a grand illusion
Anti-regime demonstrators in Sweida say they are struggling to feed their families
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