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Flush with oil revenue, the kingdom and its Gulf neighbours are a rare economic bright spot
Success of newcomers in election signals shift in a country long dominated by entrenched elites
President Ebrahim Raisi blames ‘global tyranny’ for death of officer in elite Revolutionary Guards
Departure of Arab-Israeli politician puts multi-party coalition closer to collapse
Gulf state buzzes with talk that new president could choose son as heir apparent
Fathi Bashagha forced out of Tripoli after trying to take control from Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh
Blow to country’s most formidable political and military force as independents make gains
Arab journalist’s shooting highlights challenges Palestinians face in holding the Israeli army to account for civilian deaths
Powerful younger brother Sheikh Mohammed set to become next leader of oil-rich Gulf state
Scepticism among US Republicans suggests any new JCPOA agreement may be shortlived
Shireen Abu Akleh was reporting on Israeli military raid in refugee camp when she was struck
Turkey’s role as a safe haven for critical media in the Arab world is under threat as president seeks rapprochement
Tehran rules out prisoner swap for man accused of spying for Israel
Rare move as wheat prices soar globally and Tehran tries to steer economy hard hit by sanctions
Absence of an alternative means Iran-backed group set to dominate in upcoming vote, say experts
With troubled economy and elections ahead, incomers are an easy target for politicians
Return of repressive decrees undermines vows last year of more moderate regime than in 1990s
Not long ago, most women in the desert city would have worn full Islamic covering. Not any more
Netanyahu tries to take advantage of political crisis that has shaken the disparate governing coalition
Meeting marks shift in relations between Turkey and Saudi Arabia
Unrest threatens to spill over into other cities, prompting Israel to put police reserve forces on alert
Toughest challenge yet for multi-party administration as analysts fear fresh election on horizon
Separate authorities say 150 people injured and 300 arrested at Al Aqsa Mosque as Ramadan and Jewish Passover coincide
Muscular speech by commander comes as talks stall with global powers over nuclear deal
Move seen as sign that Saudi Arabia is committed to seeking end to seven-year civil war
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