The National Editorial

In times of armed conflict, safeguarding the cost of staple goods is more important than ever

Most Iraqis want a future in which their country is not a battleground for outsiders

There's a better option to force Iran to adhere to international law and free and open seas

Pupils and parents won't be the only ones to benefit from the country's return to in-person learning

As the UAE joins the WFP's executive board, the organisation faces a triple whammy of soaring needs, political deadlock and shrinking donor backing

The Iran war has been an acute shock, but its global economic effects are deceptively slow

It won't be easy for Lebanese officials to negotiate with Israel but meaningful support will strengthen its hand

Deals are rarely struck in a first meeting. All sides should redouble their efforts and avoid escalation

Tehran should not be left with the ability to lash out at its neighbours whenever it chooses

This step back from the brink is welcome but many issues remain unresolved

Deals and agreements signed during the Iran conflict lock in long-term trade and investments

About 20,000 civilian crew members stuck in the Strait of Hormuz are running low on food and fresh water

Nuclear concessions and sanctions relief address only a fraction of the threat

International partners strengthen Nasa's space programme but Washington's terrestrial ties with many traditional allies look strained

Iranian authorities are flouting one of the world's most widely recognised prohibitions – a ban on enlisting minors for military activities