Global order stands on the brink

Trump's reckless and illegal conflict with Iran will continue to disrupt economies and societies for much longer than initially expected

AS I am prone to get fat these days, I’ve become more particular about Raya indulgences, so as to not waste calories. This is especially true after having lost four kilogrammes during the fasting month, having carefully “closed my rings” (users of a certain ­electronic watch brand will relate) daily – although sometimes fellow congregants at the mosque wondered why I was going around the grounds after prayers!