Iran talks with France, Germany and Britain over UN sanctions threat
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran said Friday its foreign minister spoke by phone with his French,…
Iran launches its first military drill after its 12-day war with Israel
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran launched its first military exercise since the end of its 12-day war with…
Palestinian factions begin handing over weapons at Beirut refugee camp
Palestinian factions began handing over some of the weapons held in a refugee camp on the outskirts of…
Pope Leo’s first international trip could be to Lebanon, cardinal says
ROME — ROME (AP) — Pope Leo XIV is planning to visit Lebanon this year on his first…
Iran’s navy launches country’s first military drill since 12-day war with Israel
TEHRAN, Iran — Iran launched its first military exercise since the end of its 12-day war with Israel,…
State Department employee fired after questioning talking points on Israel and Gaza
WASHINGTON (AP) — The State Department has fired a press officer who was responsible for drafting Trump administration…
Syria and Israel hold talks in Paris, a rare meeting brokered by the US
BEIRUT (AP) — Syria’s foreign minister held a rare direct meeting with an Israeli delegation in Paris on…
Israel approves settlement project that could divide the West Bank
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel gave final approval Wednesday for a controversial settlement project in the occupied…
Israel plans a new phase of war in Gaza
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel is preparing to launch an expanded military operation in Gaza City, possibly in the…
What to know about talks on Israel-Hamas ceasefire
CAIRO (AP) — Hamas says it has accepted a proposal from Arab mediators for a ceasefire in the…
Qatar urges a Gaza ceasefire after a ‘positive response’ from Hamas
JERUSALEM — A key mediator on Tuesday stressed the urgency of brokering a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip…
FACT FOCUS: Trump says he has ended seven wars. The reality isn’t so clear cut
President Donald Trump has projected himself as a peacemaker since returning to the White House in January, touting…