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Tankers carrying Saudi oil make U-turn in Red Sea after Houthi threats
Closure of Bab Al Mandeb strait would affect Saudi oil exports
Beyond the HeadlinesWhat’s at stake in the battle for foreign influence in Syria?
Nation under President Ahmad Al Shara is coming under growing pressure to play an evolving security role in the region
Iran attacks Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and Jordan after US strikes
At least 14 people killed in Iran as the attacks rattled several cities along country's southern coast
Al Shara vows arrests after blasts during Macron's Syria visit
French President was heading to meeting with Syrian leader when blasts took place
Iranian envoy visits Yemen as Houthis announce air link to Tehran
Return flight from Sanaa carried Houthi delegation to Ali Khamenei's funeral in Iran
ColumnThe bittersweet privilege of watching your parents grow old
A daughter reflects on role reversal, small acts of care and the quiet responsibility of helping her mother and father find happiness amid grief and uncertainty
Beyond the HeadlinesWhy are ceasefires not ceasing the fire?
From Gaza to Lebanon and Iran, a pattern of continued attacks is compromising the credibility of peace deals
InterviewVeteran US diplomat questions Trump's call for Syrian intervention in Lebanon
Move risks igniting sectarian tensions and reopening historical wounds, veteran diplomat tells The National
Netanyahu tells Israelis choice is between war under his leadership or weak government
Israeli PM has waged wars on several fronts over past three years
Poor response to call for mass protests in Gaza over living conditions
Small groups of protesters turned out in Gaza city and Khan Younis to demand that Hamas gives up power
VideoKeep Lebanon out of US-Iran talks, says former Israeli ambassador to US
Michael Herzog tells The National that roadmap for disarming Hezbollah should be negotiated by Israel and Lebanon
Beyond the HeadlinesWhat's driving Iraq’s anti-corruption crackdown?
New prime minister's mission to tackle graft in Baghdad’s political system is put to the test
InterviewUS pressure puts 'straitjacket' on Israel in Lebanon, says former ambassador
Michael Herzog tells 'The National' that restraint forced on his country by the terms of America's agreement with Iran is 'very painful'
Al Shara appoints Assad-era spokesman as adviser on US affairs
Jihad Al Makdissi left Syria in 2012 after defending the Al Houla massacre
Syrian activist Hassan Akkad arrested in Damascus
Akkad started campaign for wealthy people to be held accountable for pledges to reconstruct Syria
