Vanessa Ghanem

Abdalla Hamdok tells The National his country's future lies in civilian rule

Lana Nusseibeh stresses that future of Palestine is cornerstone of peaceful future for Middle East

Washington has approved potential $500m weapons sale to Manama, as both sides reinforce partnership rooted in security and geopolitics

Hezbollah insisted the group would not give up its weapons, saying that disarming it would be like “taking its soul out"

Cabinet will discuss 'extension of state sovereignty over all territories' on August 5

Much of the physical damage has been repaired - but closure remains elusive for people frustrated by delays in the investigation and unresolved questions of accountability

Two-day visit is first by Lebanese leader to Algiers in more than 20 years

Tom Barrack presses Beirut on arms control amid mounting internal and external pressure

President's trip is part of drive to mend ties and revive co-operation with Gulf states

Experts warn there is miscalculation in assessing the real danger posed by the rebel group

Pact among billions of dollars worth of deals done during Prince Salman's visit to Washington

Nation's reintegration into regional diplomacy presents opportunities and risks

The Saudis and Americans are aligned on Lebanon’s future, sources say

Co-operation between Riyadh and Beirut hailed after drugs found hidden in tableware

While Tehran described the strike as an act of 'self defence', the barrage pierced a long-standing regional red line