Lizzie Porter

Case of spy agency backer comes amid major downturn in relations with Israel

At least five sites in south Lebanon were struck by Israel overnight

Tehran has wide political influence in neighbouring Iraq and holds significant power over some armed groups

Tehran has become a behind-the-scenes player in the Gaza ceasefire negotiations, sources tell The National

Syrian President says mediation efforts by Russia, Iran and Iraq have not achieved results despite recent hints at diplomatic thaw

The Development Road project seeks to connect the Arabian Gulf to Europe through Iraq and Turkey

Recep Tayyip Erdogan's government seeks to shore up trade and strategic interests across the continent

Bab El Amud's founders seek to bring readers of Arabic and Turkish closer by translating works between the languages

Plans to pay a small portion using unpaid electricity bills from public administrations

An Iraqi government official told 'The National' that Lebanon had requested the bills to be waived

Bashiqa military base will be turned into a training base under Iraqi armed forces' control to counter PKK

Palestinian leader calls on international community to increase ceasefire efforts

Mr Abbas will also address Turkey's parliament in 'symbolic' show of Turkish support for the Palestinian cause

Closer co-operation between the neighbouring countries follows Turkish President Erdogan's first visit to Iraq in 13 years in April

Overnight tremor comes amid growing fears of a wider regional war