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Fathi Bashagha says renegade general would not pose a threat without rival countries’ backing
Career civil servants say funding for pandemic recovery is being manipulated by Netanyahu and allies
Tensions between the two leaders — stretching from Libyan civil war to Qatar boycott — threaten to boil over
Supermarkets in Kuwait and Qatar pull produce from shelves in protest at French clampdown on Islamism
Egypt’s finance minister Mohamed Maait points to economy’s relatively strong performance despite pandemic
US president claims foreign policy success just days before election
Boost for oil exporter as pact ends more than decade of turmoil and instability
Political veteran to form government a year after he resigned in the face of mass anti-establishment demonstrations
The compromise on offer eight years ago over disputed Mediterranean gas resources can be revived
National intelligence director blames Tehran for emails seeking to intimidate voters
Cheap pound has enabled the country to capitalise on a global rise in demand for the citrus fruit
Buffett’s conglomerate given rare US government penalty linked to metalworking subsidiary
Move adds weight to normalisation pact designed to counter expanding Iranian influence
Years of underinvestment and US-led restrictions limit regime’s ability to handle crisis as shortage of beds looms
Coronavirus and plunging oil prices may force new leader to turn to Gulf neighbours for help
Symbolic victory deals blow to US but Trump administration threatens sanctions over any weapons deal with Tehran
Authorities are increasingly abusing the justice system to silence critics, say activists
Approvals dash expectations that recent deals with two Arab nations would curb expansion in occupied territory
Meeting comes as sectarian leaders in Beirut under pressure to form government
Producers push for others to observe Opec agreement made during price collapse in April
Younger leaders seem more interested in asserting themselves than making peace
After decades of conflict, occupation and bombings there is an exodus of professionals
French company says stake in Kurdish operator Korek was expropriated
The prince came to power with the bold promise of transforming Saudi Arabia. Two fine books examine MBS’s breathtaking gamble
The Russian, Turkish and Saudi leaders are engaged in a struggle for power and influence
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