Decision to become among last restrictions to be lifted in the country

Escalated efforts in view of possible invasion by Kremlin’s troops

It is now experiencing its worst economic crisis in 30 years

Diagnosis scuppers plans for face-to-face meetings with Chinese leaders

US president also conveys ‘full support’ for replenishing Iron Dome

Dug-in opponents of anti-Covid-19 measures continue to jam up city centre

Confident in international support, foreign minister says nation ready for any development

Hayat Tahrir al-Sham however condemns US operation

While admitting some progress, Tehran suggests it wants more concessions from Washington

Travellers with recognised vaccine passes exempt from having to prove recent negative test

Superior Council of Judiciary corrupt, delayed politically sensitive probes, says Kais Saied

Virus’ source remains unknown, with Beijing denying it came from lab leak in Wuhan

Growing force could take capital Kyiv, topple Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in a matter of 48 hours, officials say