Israel's landmark deal with the UAE to normalise ties could see businesses from the Jewish state operating on arch-rival Iran's doorstep, but are unlikely to disturb Emirati economic ties to Iran. It could also pave the way for direct economic engagement between Israeli and UAE-based...

The local council in the Turkish-held Ras Al Ain region has suspended its work in protest over the refusal of the appointment of one of its members as director of the border crossing. The council’s statement declared that, “We, the members of the local council of Ras Al Ain,...

Lionel Messi still wishes to leave Barcelona after meeting new coach Ronald Koeman, according to reports in the Spanish media Friday, as all four sports newspapers dedicated their front covers to the Argentine's uncertain future. Marca, Spain's biggest selling daily, said the Argentine told...

Hezbollah's emphatic defence of the political status quo in Lebanon has exposed it since the deadly Beirut blast to levels of public contempt and anger it was once shielded from. The powerful Shiite movement remains the dominant player in Lebanon, but the special status it enjoyed and the...