Middle East

Case filed in Germany accuses Saudi crown prince of ‘crimes against humanity’ over persecution of journalists

Surplus jabs being handed over to up to 19 countries in effort to build international ties

Princess Latifa tried to flee emirate in 2018 but now ‘fears for her life’ after being captured

Analysis of data casts doubt on one-jab approach despite falling infection rates

More than 12% of population have already had jabs - but Palestinians in occupied territories excluded from rollout

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Impoverished Middle East country appears to have wiped out coronavirus despite suffering effects of other endemic diseases

Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Monday 30 November

Iranian media says Mohsen Fakhrizadeh was shot by weapon mounted on car that then exploded

Trial begins today over alleged terror plot that ‘could have triggered World War Three’

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President-elect facing major challenge to keep Tehran satisfied as Europe forms nuclear strategy

Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Tuesday 24 November

President-elect to ramp up relations with EU27 in effort to repair the damage of Trumpism

France demands apology for ‘blatant lies’ following Pakistani minister’s ‘Nazi’ allegations

Concern growing after president scoped out Iranian sites for military action

Outgoing president asked for ‘options’ to target Iranian nuclear site following loss to Joe Biden

Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Wednesday 11 November

Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Monday 9 November

Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Monday 26 October

Terror group finds new opportunities amid the global pandemic

Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Monday 19 October

Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Friday 16 October

China, Russia and Saudi Arabia among nations set to win seats on the council

Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Friday 9 October

Pandemic is reversing two decades of progress in raising living standards

Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Monday 5 October

Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Friday 2 October

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Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Tuesday 22 September

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Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Thursday 17 September

Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Tuesday 15 September

Tech giant claims Kremlin-backed group is trying to infiltrate Donald Trump and Joe Biden campaigns