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Bahrain follows Emirates in normalising ties with Israel
Bahrain joined the United Arab Emirates in agreeing to normalize relations with Israel on Friday, a move forged partly through shared fears of Iran, but one that threatens to leave the Palestinians further isolated.
Taliban renew call for ‘Islamic system’ during historic talks with Afghan government
The Taliban’s political leader reiterated his group’s demand for Afghanistan to adopt an “Islamic system” as peace talks with the Afghan government began in Doha on Saturday in a bid to end two decades of war that has...
Greek authorities struggle to feed and house migrants after Moria fire | DW News
Thousands of migrants and refugees on the Greek Island of Lesbos are demanding more permanent housing elsewhere, after a fire destroyed the overcrowded Moria camp. A massive blaze on Tuesday left more than 12,000 camp...
Singapore: The mums asking suicidal teens to ‘please stay’ – BBC News
Doreen and Elaine helped to set up the PleaseStay movement in Singapore, addressing youth mental health and suicide. They and the rest of the group’s members share a unique story: they are all mothers whose...
Why’s everyone interested in the eastern Mediterranean?
The last decade has seen the eastern Mediterranean become a hotspot in the global natural gas industry. Estimates show that there is 3.5 trillion cubic metres of natural gas in the region.
Decoded: War on Terror
Who’s war on terror is it? Decoded answers the question in five minutes as it looks back on nearly two decades of ongoing war in the Middle East.