Kamal Tabikha

Fighting also intensifies in Darfur

Elation in both Israel and Palestinian territories as captives taste freedom

Drivers face searches by intelligence officers, military, private contractors and Israeli forces

Violence spills to South Sudan with revenge killings against Sudanese refugees

Revised penal code reduces pretrial detention periods but gives investigators access to phone conversations and data

Apparent videos of summary executions began circulating online after key city was retaken from Rapid Support Forces

Vice president calls for unity and return of civilians to areas recaptured from rival paramilitary

Ethiopia’s desire for access to the sea had deepened long-standing grievances

Mounting financial needs and regional instability continue to cast shadows over economic outlook

The three leaders emphasised the need for a timeline on Syrian political transition to prevent extremism and protect religious minorities

Charity executive Stephen Cornish tells The National of immense suffering in the war-torn country, where millions are struggling to survive

Beaches closed and water activities cancelled after an Italian tourist was killed and another injured

Authorities investigate incident as Egyptians mourn victims

Environment Ministry closes attack site off Marsa Alam for two days, following incident in which another foreigner was injured

Ahmad Al Shara acknowledges shared strategic interests with Russia and hopes US will lift sanctions on Syria