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Temporary release of Siamak and Baquer Namazi could be prelude to prisoner swap with Washington
Gatherings in university cities give new momentum to two weeks of unrest
Tehran accuses dissidents in neighbouring country of fanning protests
Finance ministry says plan to slash pound is dependent on adoption of long-delayed recovery plan
PIF reports 25% return as kingdom seeks to reassure sceptics about transparency and governance
After woman’s death in custody, Tehran weighs less heavy-handed tactics for monitoring Islamic dress code
Kingdom’s day-to-day ruler takes over role from king in move said to reflect his de facto position
Government-owned property group seeks to kickstart work at stalled seafront site Palm Jebel Ali
Special terminals will still need to be sent to country for users to benefit from Starlink service
Strongmen are being increasingly challenged by their own populations
Putin’s forced draft sparks protests across Russia including remote regions in the far east
President Ebrahim Raisi urges the authorities to ‘decisively deal with those who disrupt the country’s security and peace’
As reforms take root in the Gulf kingdom, so does competition to find well-paid jobs
In wake of Mahsa Amini’s death, even staunch supporters of the regime are questioning need to enforce Islamic dress code
Five members of security forces among fatalities in largest anti-regime demonstrations since 2019
Officials blame foreign and opposition forces for loss of lives after people take to the streets
Lenders shut doors after spree of armed robberies staged by customers desperate to get their cash out
Crown prince Mohammed bin Salman is no friend to Biden’s America
The tragic death of a 22-year-old arrested by morality police has emboldened those seeking freedom
Kurdish-Iranian’s demise sparks calls for abolition of strict rules on modest clothing
Failure to deliver could discourage country’s Palestinian citizens from participating in election
Ice cream brand’s founders say sales in occupied Palestinian territories not aligned with social mission
UAE directive on discussing homosexuality in schools has sent a chill through English-language teaching community
Pictures of 22-year-old in coma fuel outrage in Islamic republic over crackdown on women
Woman who stormed bank with toy gun to get her savings captures public imagination
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