Middle East

For the sake of his political survival, Boris Johnson needs to make a mark on the world stage. Derided as a buffoon or worse, he is likely to look beyond Europe for a way to secure his legacy.

Pope offers prayers for migrants killed in Mediterranean shipwreck

Iran intends to restart activities at Arak heavy water nuclear reactor - ISNA news agency

Swiss minister under fire for tobacco sponsorship of Expo pavilion

France tells Iran to return to compliance in nuclear deal - foreign ministry

Iran vows to secure Strait of Hormuz, urges diplomacy

U.N. nuclear watchdog chief Amano has died, IAEA tell member states

Iran foreign minister reported to make nuclear offer; U.S. sceptical

After the zone was officially opened to the public in June, drivers' journeys have been shortened from a couple of hours to under ten minutes.

Qatar says French missile found among arms seized in Italy was sold 25 years ago

Jailed British-Iranian aid worker moved to hospital psychiatric ward

U.N. concerned by U.S. curbs on Iranian foreign minister while in New York

Erdogan says Trump can waive sanctions on Turkey for Russian defence purchase

A German court has ordered the repatriation of the wife and children of a suspected fighter for the Islamic State in Syria.

Saudi princess tried in absentia over alleged abuse of workman in Paris

German conservative boss warns coalition partners on Europe

Unidentified object crashes in Cyprus, no casualties - officials

Jailed British-Iranian aid worker Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe has ended a hunger strike in Tehran designed to push for her release, her husband told the BBC on Saturday.

U.S. regulator bars airlines from flying over some Iran-controlled airspace

Yemen's Houthis target two Saudi airports with multiple drone attacks

Iran summons UK envoy over 'unfounded' tanker accusations

A Dubai-based nightclub company was due to launch a pop-up branch in the Saudi Arabian city of Jeddah.

Uber's European rival Bolt enters London market, again