Iraq’s political future in limbo as factions vie for power
BAGHDAD — Political factions in Iraq have been maneuvering since the parliamentary election more than a month ago…
Australian state plans tougher laws against displaying extremist flags after Bondi shooting
SYDNEY — The Australian state of New South Wales is proposing to ban public displays of Islamic State…
At least 5 Palestinians killed by Israeli fire, a Gaza hospital says
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli troops fired over the ceasefire line in the northern Gaza Strip…
Egypt vows to prevent escalation between Lebanon and Israel amid tensions over Hezbollah
BEIRUT (AP) — Egypt is doing all it can to prevent further escalation between Lebanon and Israel amid…
Gaza famine averted but strip still faces starvation, report says
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The spread of famine has been averted in the Gaza Strip, but the…
Egypt vows to prevent escalation between Lebanon and Israel amid tensions over Hezbollah
BEIRUT — Egypt is doing all it can to prevent further escalation between Lebanon and Israel amid tension…
Israel launches airstrikes in Lebanon as Hezbollah disarmament deadline looms
BEIRUT (AP) — Israel carried out a series of airstrikes on southern and northeastern Lebanon on Thursday as…
UK police arrest pro-Palestinian protesters as authorities toughen hate speech law enforcement
LONDON — Police in London arrested two people who called for “intifada” during a pro-Palestinian protest, which followed…
Israel’s military actions inside Syria raise tensions
BEIRUT (AP) — Qassim Hamadeh woke to the sounds of gunfire and explosions in his village of Beit…
Australia to tighten gun laws after Bondi Beach Hanukkah massacre
SYDNEY (AP) — Australian federal and state government leaders on Monday agreed to immediately overhaul already-tough national gun…
Palestinians left cold and soaked by winter storm hitting Gaza
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Rains drenched Gaza’s tent camps and dropping temperatures chilled Palestinians huddling inside…
Aid flow into Gaza falls short of ceasefire terms
JERUSALEM (AP) — Aid deliveries into Gaza are falling far short of the amount called for under the…