Mina Aldroubi

Baghdad seeking to maintain balanced relationship between Iran and US with a new parliament and government

Once-unified political blocs are now fragmented – raising questions over what happens when voting ends

Candidates face abuse as they campaign to bring about reforms

Mark Savaya says his mission is to help state move towards full sovereignty

Saudi-brokered move part of President Al Shara's push for improved international relationships

Rebels holding 55 aid workers as UN warns of growing threats to its mission

Incident is the Houthis' latest act of harassment and kidnapping of humanitarian workers

Israeli strike thought to have killed Al Ghamari dealt major blow to rebels, expert says

Six-year project has also rebuilt trust and hope, Qu Xing tells The National

Baghdad calls on nations to work towards closing border facility housing 50,000 people who fled fight against ISIS

UN agency calls for urgent aid access in El Fasher as civil war rages

Jan Egeland calls for investment to help displaced people return home

Arrest warrants issued for Talabani and other opposition figures over alleged crimes

Rare direct criticism of Israeli PM comes amid mounting global outrage over humanitarian situation as military prepares to expand operations

President Tebboune declares day of mourning after spate of road accidents and demands to improve safety