MIDDLE EAST
RETROSPECTIVE
Baathism: The complex origins of a bloody history
SYRIA
Kurdish forces accuse Damascus of killing five people
INTERVIEW
The odds of a conflict with Iran are higher than a continuation of the status quo
CONFLICT
At least 85,000 refugees flee recent DR Congo violence to Burundi, say officials
CONFLICT
South Sudan announces deal with Sudan warring sides to secure key oil field
RUSSIA-UKRAINE WAR
Russia wants a package of documents for long-term peace deal on Ukraine agreed, Lavrov says
SUDAN
RSF seizes key oil field at southern border
CONFLICT
Many displaced in Mozambique as violence spreads and aid runs short, UN says
DIPLOMACY
Salam backs new envoy in first direct talks with Israel in 40 years
ANALYSIS
A British proposal for the weapons dilemma: Can the Irish model be applied to Lebanon?
SUDAN WAR
Residents say 40 killed in alleged army strike in southern Sudan
FOCUS
Israel escalates strikes in southern Syria
SUDAN
RSF says responded 'seriously' to peace efforts
SUDAN
Army chief says ready to cooperate with US, Saudi to achieve peace
SYRIA