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The kingdom finds itself assiduously courted as a new order starts to assert itself
Campus defeats highlight public anger with Fatah, the party that dominates Palestinian Authority
Countries’ national security advisers met days after Gulf state revealed it has left American-led multinational naval task force
Diplomatic shift comes amid fears Tehran’s expansive programme risks regional war
Rapprochement follows other efforts by Prince Mohammed bin Salman to improve Riyadh’s image
Two factions had threatened to withhold backing for a deal unless their funding demands were met
Prime minister seals agreement with ultraorthodox members of his coalition who had threatened to withhold support
Some worry that further loosening of rules will sow division and erode country’s identity
Countries to discuss initiative with leader to encourage millions of refugees to return
Hangings carried out in defiance of international calls for leniency
Readmission to the Arab League sends a chilling message to regime’s victims
Move likely to cause disquiet among those expressing disdain for the pace of reconciliation with Damascus
Supporters say move would plug security gap but critics fear it could fuel crime and violence
Salvo in retaliation for Israeli air strikes that killed 15 people, including children
Gulf kingdom aims to expand its media influence around the world
Palestinian officials say at least 15 people have died in attacks
Spat is latest sign of souring relations with Brussels since Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition took power
Damascus was banned from regional organisation following brutal crackdown against 2011 uprising
Buoyed by petrodollars and renewed confidence, Riyadh has adapted its muscular approach to foreign policy
Ghada Aoun dismissed amid multiple corruption probes against country’s political and financial elite
Activists say men arrested in connection with demonstrations over kingdom’s flagship megacity project
Islamic republic pushes for ‘upper hand’ in war-torn country’s reconstruction
Tehran steps up retaliation for seizure of its ship, raising concerns about security in key shipping lane
Diplomats say Syria’s pariah leader will be expected to make concessions to enable his return to Arab League
US has not confirmed Ankara’s strike on Islamist leader Abu Hussein al-Qurayshi
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