Opinion

The visit shows how China wants to play a bigger role in the region and how al-Assad is trying to end his international isolation.

As war, economic crisis and the effects of climate change only intensify, a more concerted and effectual global leadership is needed to address their repercussions — namely, illegal immigration.

With the MENA region warming twice as fast as the global average, we need to work twice as hard to build resilience and equity and mitigate the effects of climate change on human health. 

China's proactive attempt seems to be aimed at thwarting other oil companies from gaining a competitive edge in the Syrian market.

Two very different events show the diverging paths being taken at a time of upheaval in international politics – one of cooperation and hope, and one of war

What is the future of the exchange rate, depositors' funds, and legal culpability of banks in Lebanon? Under the Bank of Lebanon's new governer Wassim Mansouri, questions must be answered.

Since 2011, efforts to fix the dams have been swept up by prevailing political divisions in the fractured nation. The result was a disaster of epic proportions killing thousands.

Reports suggest Washington may ease economic sanctions on Iran and Venezuela. This could serve a primary political goal – lowering oil prices before the upcoming election.

The world has a duty and responsibility to help protect the Libyan people from the next disaster – natural or man-made.

Rather than helping to improve relations between the world's leading countries, the summit merely confirmed the deepening divisions among world leaders, which look set to deepen in the years to come

Residents are pulling their children out of school to have them work. Parents are even rationing their food consumption.