Mina Aldroubi

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

Candidates face abuse as they campaign to bring about reforms

Mark Savaya says his mission is to help state move towards full sovereignty

Saudi-brokered move part of President Al Shara's push for improved international relationships

Rebels holding 55 aid workers as UN warns of growing threats to its mission

Incident is the Houthis' latest act of harassment and kidnapping of humanitarian workers