China is the region's top trading partner, but Russia and the US both have a presence, too.
UN human rights chief Volker Türk condemned the “horrifying, unconscionable suffering” inflicted by Israel in Gaza.
At least three people have been killed and more than 30 others injured after missiles hit a residential building in the city of Petah Tikva, near Tel Aviv. There have been Iranian strikes on other Israeli cities including Tel Aviv and Haifa, increasing…
Rafael Grossi says while buildings above ground in Natanz have been destroyed, strategic locations underground have not been struckMiddle East crisis – live updatesIran’s key nuclear sites have not suffered any further damage since Friday, the first da…
Banks and forecasters say price trajectory will depend on how far the military and humanitarian crisis escalatesBusiness live – latest updatesMiddle East crisis – latest updatesThe escalating crisis between Israel and Iran has already triggered the lar…
Hostilities continue for fourth day; Israeli foreign minister says operation in Iran is not done as Netanyahu claims strikes have set Tehran back a ‘very long time’Israel issues Tehran evacuation order as Iran threatens to leave nuclear weapons treatyI…
Vance Boelter accused of killing Melissa Hortman and her husband and wounding John Hoffman and his wife. Plus, why a professor of fascism left the USGood morning.The man suspected of opening fire on two Minnesota legislators and their spouses on 14 Jun…
Order similar to those issued in Gaza a further sign Israeli campaign is evolving towards war of attritionIsrael-Iran conflict live updatesIsraeli forces have issued an evacuation order to residents of a large part of Tehran, warning them of the immine…
The UN aid system for Gaza was safe and dignified. Today we’re humiliated or hurt by those tasked with helping usTwelve-year-old Ahmad Zeidan’s mother was shot and killed in front of him as she tried to secure food for her starving family at one of Gaz…
Losing credibility Netanyahu has acted to diminish Iran while he still can, and in doing so regain support from his alliesThere are two ways of looking at events in the Middle East over the past year and a half. One is that the response to 7 October 20…