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Military interventions in Libya and Syria have reset Turkey’s relationships
German prosecutors investigate two former employees for suspected bribery
Fans cheer prospect of Ashley exit but obstacles remain to getting deal across line
Richard Ratcliffe says his wife is being used as a ‘chess piece’
The country’s new government faces continuing unrest and economic turmoil
After the assassination of Qassem Soleimani, hardliners believe they have the upper hand
Allegations part of a civil lawsuit involving Ras al Khaimah Investment Authority
Investigators say incident probably linked to Amazon founder’s ownership of Washington Post
Here’s what to read to understand the roots of the crisis between Iran and the US
Rules-based international order has lost its sense of direction
WEF marks 50th year at risk of globalisation gospel appearing irrelevant
Street protests continue in spite of PM-designate’s moves to asemble new cabinet
Protests calling for sweeping political change resume after Soleimani killing
$1.2bn bond maturing in March is trading just above 80 cents on the dollar
Ankara is anxious for further support once €6bn programme ends
Single female graduates are living and working away from their families for first time
Progress party objects to repatriation of woman and sick child from Syria
Project to meet 10% of Gulf state’s peak electricity demand as it moves away from burning oil
US-backed tech companies record rise in use of circumvention apps in Iran
Bashar al-Assad takes emergency steps after Syrian pound halves in value over past year
Germany brokers push for end to violence and UN-backed peace process
US-backed companies record rise in use of circumvention apps in recent weeks
Impatience mounts within protesters’ ranks as government is stuck in political paralysis
Failure to tackle structural issues holds back economy and hurts supermarket shelves
Warring sides, foreign backers and the UN seek a lasting resolution, but it is far from guaranteed
