Current political and economic issues succinctly explained. The United States maintains a considerable military presence in the Middle East, with forces in more than a dozen countries and on ships ...

Which Middle Eastern countries are best for tourists? It’s a region where tourism is developing rapidly. The countries that are best set up for holidaymakers at present include Egypt ...

He added that, in turn, some Middle Eastern countries could formally recognise the State of Israel. The Palestinian Authority welcomed the announcement as “a step in the right direction”.

Of every 100 infections last reported around the world, about 22 were reported from countries in Asia and the Middle East. The region is currently reporting a million new infections about every 6 ...