Opinion

While Syria needs a security agreement to curtail Israel's unchecked aggression, a deal should not give Israel political influence over the country. Negotiators must tread carefully.

Two causes converge on a single global platform, reminding the world that the Middle East is not a closed chapter. It is a region where hope rises from the rubble.

Whether it is the recognition of Palestine at the UN or a refusal to take part in the Eurovision Song Contest if Israel is not suspended, governments are finally acting. But will it last?

Plans are already underway to destroy the geographic contiguity necessary for a viable Palestinian state

While many leading Western powers have finally decided to recognise Palestinian statehood, it is unlikely to make any material difference on the ground for Palestinians

With the world beset by myriad challenges, uncertainty has become a constant companion, testing our courage in the face of the unknown

A child's right to safe health care is universal and non-negotiable. And it starts the moment they are born.

Following the assassination of the conservative activist, the US finds itself clinging to dialogue and mutual respect amid the spectre of political violence and deepening division

With Israel's strike on Doha, Netanyahu appears intent on pursuing the path of armed conflict. Meanwhile, Hamas refuses to surrender.

Although Trump started off on a high note with a truce in place ahead of his inauguration, he has since lost focus. But strong US leadership and close cooperation with allies can turn things around.

The West suspects Moscow was deliberately seeking to test NATO's air defence capabilities in Poland, with Tusk looking into the possibility of invoking Article 4 of the NATO charter

The more contacts are made between Syrian and Israeli officials and the more field dynamics are tested in south Syria, the more confusion arises over Israel's true objectives