Washington’s ambassador to the UN accuses Moscow of supporting ‘barbarism’ over Aleppo bombing

Amman seek to mitigate backlash against Leviathan deal

Nahed Hattar faced charges of offending Muslims

Foreign ministers condemn attacks and accuse Moscow of violating faltering ceasefire

Iraqi, Kurdish and Shia forces ready for ground campaign after US air operations degrade defences

US secretary of state open to charge he has been played by the Kremlin

Any Opec agreement may take months to emerge with deal in Algeria unlikely

Campaign to take back rebel-held parts of northern Syrian city as efforts to salvage ceasefire fail

Pessimism comes as Damascus announces new offensive in the city of Aleppo

Shift comes after the country was forced to cancel 3 consecutive tenders

Finance minister’s supporters say his removal could delay IMF loans

Call for Russia and Assad to ground aircraft after aid convoy strike

Muslim Brotherhood’s political arm set to win about 20 seats

UN and Red Cross suspend operations after relief trucks come under attack near Aleppo

MPs question effectiveness of UK military operations in Syria

Minister seeks to highlight importance of deeper links for UK in post-Brexit world

Ballot billed as showcase for democratic reform in region beset by turmoil, but voters unconvinced

Fallujah locals helping identify jihadis are accused of turning in neighbours over personal spats

Air strikes pummel rebel-held areas of Aleppo as truce ends at 7pm local time

Confusion over tougher rules at biggest importer adds to pressure on prices from bumper harvest

Moscow denounces air strike on regime troops

Incentives to airlines and Red Sea airport part of campaign to revive flagging industry

Hassan Rouhani’s efforts to contain economic influence start to bear fruit

UN Security Council to meet after jet bomb kills dozens of Syrian soldiers