Middle East

A growing number of youths are taking up chess in specialised schools and in tournaments

More than 11,000 pupils have yet to start new term despite promised withdrawal of Palestinian factions

The region's passenger volumes will fully recover in 2024, with a projected 429 million travellers, Airports Council International World says

Survey shows less than a third of Britons believe Rishi Sunak has a clear vision for the country's future

Tehran has previously said it would send warships to the South Pole

Educational institutions were evaluated on academics, university prep, ethos, and life preparation

Thousands of people wait at Erez after two weeks of closure

Guests were served spoiled food, officials say

The US believes Tehran's satellite programme is a cover for building ballistic missiles

Hotel operator's move over next five years will help it expand across Mena region with focus on Saudi Arabia and Egypt

Khorramabad is located near a major IRGC missile base

Group could initially address mutually beneficial issues of climate change, energy security and disaster relief, authors suggest

Female students have been barred from wearing 'loud' high-heeled shoes under new rules at University of Tehran

Heart and breathing problems a 'major' issue as dust storms sweep across Sistan and Baluchestan province

Leading Conservative figure Charlotte Leslie says the UK has an 'enormous challenge' to retain its influence in the region

Authorities link the explosives, planted in 'densely populated' parts of capital, to last year's anti-regime protests

Silence and scepticism greet proposal for reconstruction summit in disaster zone on October 10

Women face long prison terms and travel ban under new legislation, while children could also be barred from leaving Iran

International response to exodus has fallen short, caretaker Prime Minister tells General Assembly

Company chairman Amer Al-Fayez says development has helped create 15,000 jobs in the country