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At least of a fifth of all dementia cases could have been averted through lifestyle change. Getty Images

The burden of bad lifestyle choices should be shouldered by individuals, not taxpayers

Many non-communicable diseases, including dementia, can largely be avoided through responsible living, but apathy, depression and greed are causing more people around the world to become more unhealthy by the day
The Taliban has simply used its safe haven in Doha to intensify its campaign against the Afghan government, as demonstrated by the recent wave of deadly terror attacks that have plagued the country in recent days. Mohammad Ismail / Reuters

Qataris must stop spoiling their Taliban guests if they are serious about their pledges to the US

Doha could soon find its relations with Washington deeply compromised because of its support of the US military’s main foe in Afghanistan
The Trump administration's vague desire to keep old adversaries close is one that is counteracted by historic hype but reinforced by their common fight against ISIL.

The paradoxes in US-Russian relations are only intensifying

Whether Moscow will always remain the traditional Cold War foe or an occasional friend the US aligns with out of necessity, the array of conflicted interest is complex
August, or the 'silly season' for news, is a often a welcome respite from the hard and political news cycle.

I long for the August silly season, so I can rejuvenate myself

It’s the only time of the year when I can take a much-needed breather from the frenetic pace of news
Donald Trump representing the opposite of Barack Obama is no longer good enough for Arab states.

Obama was bad for the Middle East, but Trump's ambiguity is worrisome

Despite officially disengaging from Syria, the domestically troubled administration is sending out mixed messages in a conflict-ridden region in desperate need of clear direction
Anti-government protesters raise candles in Warsaw last weekend. Alik Keplicz / AP

Europe should stop bullying Poland and start respecting democracy

Isn't it for the Polish people to decide what is best for their country rather than European technocrats
Dynasty, the popular 1980s TV show is being rebooted for the 21st Century. But, argues Rashmee Roshan Lall, its plot lines may be being played out in US politics too. Courtesy of ABC

Why the Trump presidency bears more than a passing resemblance to an 80s TV series

Forget the West Wing or House of Cards, the comings and goings of the Trump White House are beginning to resemble Dynasty
Materialism and consumerism have been linked to nearly every possible negative personality trait you can think of. Pawan Singh / The National

Why we have to change our spend, spend, spend culture

Research shows splashing the cash doesn't make you happy, so why do we continue to do it? 
Reporters surround a Palestinian activist as he boards a bus outside the West Bank Jewish settlement of Migron, near Ramallah.

Muslim women should lead the debate on the hijab as much as Palestinians voices should be heard about Al Aqsa

A BBC documentary asked if the feminist movement is fracturing. Could the same question be asked about Muslims and Palestine, wonders Faisal Al Yafai?
Sir Wilfred Thesiger during the second crossing of the Empty Quarter in 1948.

Why the UAE needs to invest more in environmental research institutions

Isn’t it time for some serious attention to be paid to the collection, recording and analysis, as well as publication, of our history?