The UK, France and Canada issue their toughest warning yet to Israel, with the UK suspending trade talks. Meanwhile, the UN warns 14,000 babies could die if aid is not let in.

Al Majalla reveals the covert talks over several years between the representatives of a reluctant Syrian president and successive White House administrations hoping find a missing American.

Trump's decision to reverse decades of US policy on Syria within just a few hours in Riyadh reflects the weight of influence that Middle Eastern leaders can have on Trump's decision-making process

Can torture in US and Israeli-run prisons be chalked up to a few 'bad apples', as some officials claim? Studies have shown some instances of abuse were not only tolerated but tacitly endorsed.

The US president sees commerce and economic cooperation as the best way to bring stability to a war-torn region. Time will tell if this blueprint will pay dividends.