Egypt’s Sinai moves explained

Egypt is making moves in the Sinai Peninsula and also seeking to shore up its support abroad. It has close ties in the Gulf, and recent reports indicate it is also reaching out to Turkey, with Ankara ...

Western recognition won’t change the reality on the ground: A Palestinian state has never seemed further away

The quest for Palestinian independence is set to get a major boost as several diplomatic heavyweights are expected to recognize a State of Palestine.