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Lockdown extended amid estimates B.1.1.7 variant will account for most new infections by March
Double suicide bombing underscores Iraq’s continuing vulnerability to terrorism
The incoming president could face problems with traditional US allies such as Israel, as well as with adversaries
Fresh blow for embattled Banque du Liban as it faces first European probe
Nightly riots underscore frustration with poverty and high unemployment
Abu Dhabi state group’s chief ‘will not leave any opportunity unturned’ to raise capacity
Second day of clashes take place in several cities a decade on from Arab spring
PIF sovereign wealth fund to invest $40bn annually in country over next 5 years
Activists and revolutionaries reflect on their struggles for reform in the countries they fought to free
Dozens of soldiers reported killed in big bombing raid ahead of Trump’s departure
The deal with Saudi Arabia, the UAE and other neighbours ends a three-year blockade of the emirate
Billionaire helped transform gaming hubs and wielded influence over US and Israeli politics
Speech an apparent move to derail attempts by the new Biden administration to resume talks with Tehran
Saudi Arabia still needs to do more to rehabilitate its reputation
Crown prince spearheads campaign as part of vision to become regional business hub
Tehran says Seoul should release its cash as coronavirus crisis mounts
Footballers, actors and influencers head to UAE as tourist hotspot opens its doors to world
Foreign minister says all Gulf states are ‘winners’ as Arab quartet expected to lift embargo on Doha
Stark disparity illustrates inequities that await global rollout of Covid-19 injections
Saudi Arabia has pledged to slash an extra 1m barrels a day of oil output in February and March
Kingdom hopes move will ensure other Opec+ countries stick by promises to reduce production
Breakthrough in Gulf crisis follows Doha’s efforts to forge closer links with Iran and Turkey
Banks in Seoul say US approval is needed to unfreeze cash for coronavirus vaccines
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