New Ukraine talks: Putin's gamble after Trump's loss

The negotiations in Abu Dhabi are expected to focus on security guarantees for the postwar period, with EU representatives excluded at Russia's insistence

Samer Elias

Iran’s hold on Iraq explained

A power vacuum left by the US toppling of Saddam's regime gave an opening for Iran to exploit. Today, its influence in Iraq extends to the political, security and economic spheres

Al Majalla - London