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Ebrahim Raisi’s record of fierce loyalty to Iran’s ruling clerics helps explain why he won Friday’s presidential election as expected, a contest the authorities limited almost exclusively to hardline candidates … Read More

MP Gebran Bassil Sunday escalated his stance on the already-stalled Cabinet formation process, saying that the government impasse has exposed more dangerous and deeper crises relating to the country’s sectarian-based … Read More

Muezzins issuing high-decibel calls to prayer have long been part of Saudi identity, but a crackdown on mosque loudspeakers is among contentious reforms seeking to shake off the Muslim kingdom’s … Read More

Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah congratulated Sunday Ebrahim Raisi on winning Iran’s presidential election, describing him as a “shield” against Israel and other “aggressors”.

Gulf Arab states are unlikely to be deterred from dialogue to improve ties with Iran after a hardline judge won the presidency but their talks with Tehran might become tougher, … Read More

Negotiators for Iran and six world powers will on Sunday adjourn talks on reviving their 2015 nuclear deal and return to respective capitals for consultations as remaining differences cannot be … Read More

Renewed battles between government forces and Huthi rebels over the strategic city of Marib in northern Yemen have left 47 dead, including 16 pro-government forces, military sources said Saturday.

Spain manager Luis Enrique enjoys punishing himself with ultra-marathons in the Sahara desert and cycle rides up the craggy mountain roads of Asturias.

Three-time European champions Germany shrugged off their opening game loss and announced their arrival as serious contenders at Euro 2020 with an emphatic 4-2 win over highly-rated Portugal in their … Read More

Antoine Griezmann salvaged a 1-1 draw for France against Hungary in Budapest as the world champions missed the chance to clinch a place in the Euro 2020 last 16 Saturday.