Mina Aldroubi

Cardinal Sako urges authorities to work towards safeguarding Christian rights

Baghdad is expecting the US envoy to visit soon, according to sources

Maj Gen Sean Salene to become US security co-ordinator in Jerusalem

Statesman will be the first Iraqi to assume the post if confirmed

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Antonio Guterres discuss current situation in region

Baghdad has moved to correct an asset-freeze list that mistakenly included Hezbollah and the Houthis, but the damage is already done

Prime Minister says surprise move against Iranian allies was announced 'in error'

Race for prime minister's position ongoing amid heated negotiations between political blocs

Foreign Ministry urges Jordanians to report recruitment attempts as it warns of risk of legal consequences and risk to their lives

Shiite factions make up about a third of the newly elected parliament

Palestinian Authority appeals to international community to pressure Israel to allow housing supplies into territory

The US, EU and UN have issued dozens of sanctions targeting the army's commanders and intelligence chiefs

Coalition led by Iraqi Prime Minister comes first with more than one million votes

Baghdad seeking to maintain balanced relationship between Iran and US with a new parliament and government

Once-unified political blocs are now fragmented – raising questions over what happens when voting ends