Move in response to UN call to focus on preventing Covid-19 outbreak in war-torn country

UN official warns that war-ravaged country cannot deal with an outbreak of the disease

Worsening conditions in the capital increase threat posed by the virus

President’s intervention over Suleyman Soylu suggests division at regime’s heart, analysts say

Community is politically marginalised but makes up one-fifth of doctors and a quarter of nurses

Israeli leader returns for fifth term as prime minister as head of emergency coalition 

New unity government gives Israeli leader the manoeuvring room he needs

Shock unity deal with rival Benny Gantz delivers prime minister a record fifth term

Most mosques shuttered and gatherings banned as Islamic world prepares for holy month

Pandemic stopped protests in Iraq, Algeria and Lebanon, but crisis likely to fuel fresh wave of unrest

Islamic republic eases coronavirus restrictions in effort to boost struggling economy

Bailiffs’ move in Netherlands escalates dispute between businessman and Cairo

Financial Action Task Force said Gulf state not doing enough to stem dirty financial flows

Nightlife, resilient to war and terrorism, has been paralysed by coronavirus

Shady Habash died in prison aged 22 and had been held without trial for two years

Rami Makhlouf’s complaints against his cousin show strains in power structure

Mustafa al-Kadhimi’s appointment gives country its first functioning government in 6 months

An activist who dug his own course in pursuit of reform

Demand for tech services expected partly to counter pandemic downturn

Long studio sessions were once the norm, but design teams are adapting to a new, remote reality

Too many big brands have been coasting for too long

Teens who don’t want to miss the rite of passage are dressing up for leavers’ balls on TikTok

In fashion, timing is everything. When coronavirus turned the world upside down, these new brands had to pivot quickly to survive

Parka brand has no plans to change policy on down and says it is not bowing to pressure

Stylists advise on how to look professional when working remotely. Join a live discussion on Friday April 24 at noon and 5pm

Helen Barrett discovered the perfect ‘austere but dramatic’ dress from The Vampire’s Wife. Then came the celebrities

Tech-savvy stylists offer virtual consultations and algorithm-matched dyes

Men — Resist the clippers with these eight hair savers

The suits, the soft furnishings: a revealing glimpse of our MPs’ style choices

Books that give creative inspiration and comfort during isolation

‘The Impossible Collection’ offers a 9.5kg overview of the designer’s whole career

A colourful pair can elevate an outfit out of the style doldrums

Those who have struggled to ‘dress the part’ will find respite in the former Vogue editor’s essays

Street style is changing, with baggy shapes and Birkenstocks replacing tailored outfits

Why one of the biggest names in fashion also designs furniture textiles

Policymakers should use this opportunity to broaden, not trim, health benefits

Republicans continue to give the US president high marks for his handling of coronavirus

Funeral homes are full in working class section of Queens where immigrants pursue American dream

The US requires a co-ordinated response on Covid-19 testing and getting people back to work

Formation of regional coalitions offers a path to a staggered exit

Conservative activists vow to step up street demonstrations against business closings

Addiction experts say Covid-19 could tip heavy drinkers into full-blown alcoholism

President says restrictions will apply to green card applicants aiming for permanent residency

Elite university comes under fire for taking $9m in assistance while having a huge endowment

US president assessing need for further moves to reduce immigration

Laura Noonan and Lauren Fedor respond to your queries on the state of SBA rescue funds

Soaring fees, worthless degrees and dicey investments have hurt the economy

Our predicament is that wealth has become the only apparent source of safety

US students and institutions of higher learning are facing uncertain futures

Over decades the Republican party has reconfigured itself into the party of the white and the South