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Combating Covid-19 requires nothing short of the collective might of the G20
The world's largest economies need to summon the same spirit of international co-operation that helped to resolve the 2008 financial crisis
Whose coronavirus is it anyway? It does not matter
Amid the US-China war of words, Saudi Arabia has called for a G20 meeting to tackle what is a global challenge
US-Taliban peace deal: what is the deal and where is the peace?
Less than two weeks after the agreement was signed, violence continues unabated and doubts persist over the small print
Iran is attempting to hide its nuclear activities, in blatant contravention of international law
UN atomic watchdog has warned that Tehran is concealing three nuclear sites and has tripled its stockpiles of enriched uranium
Kuwait National Day: how the first Gulf War remains a cautionary tale
Thirty years after a US-led coalition drove Iraqi forces out of Kuwait, military interventions in the region continue to be a vexing issue for the West
Iran-backed Houthis put aid to Yemen in jeopardy
This is yet another step the rebels have taken to prove that they are primarily responsible for creating one of the world's biggest humanitarian disasters
The last two attacks in London indicate UK's approach to de-radicalisation is failing
The British government is introducing emergency legislation, which it wants implemented within three weeks
The choice of the British people to Brexit will be vindicated
The UK is still an economic, military and diplomatic power, and it can be more effective as a partner – rather than a member – of the EU
Don't expect smooth sailing across the pond as Donald Trump and Boris Johnson have their differences
While the two leaders share a cordial relationship, the US and UK have policy differences on a number of issues, such as the Iran nuclear deal
The ball is in Iran's court after Europe puts Tehran on notice over the nuclear deal
Political divisions, a weak economy and the threat of more sanctions have limited the regime's room for manoeuvre. Its best option is to agree to resume talks
Sultan Qaboos, Oman's great moderniser and mediator
He will be remembered for the unique role he carved out for his country
On Iran, the West cannot afford to hold differing opinions
The US strikes killing Qassem Suleimani have not gone down well in any of Europe's major capitals
Turkey's gambit in Libya could tear the country apart
Recep Tayyip Erdogan's plan to send troops to Tripoli will further exacerbate tribal tensions in the region, leading to another migrant crisis
Questions must be asked about Tehran’s role in suppressing protests in Iraq
The US has warned Iran that there will be decisive action if its interests are harmed in Iraq
Obstacle to Iran's ambitions will come from the Arab people – not the US
Dick Cheney might worry about Donald Trump's withdrawal from the Middle East but following American misadventures in the region, political outlook towards Tehran has changed in Iraq, Syria and Lebanon
