U.S. ambassador again calls violent Israeli West Bank settlers ‘terrorists’
By Ibrahim Hazboun and Cara Anna Sept. 5, 2026 12:55 PM PT JERUSALEM — The United States ambassador to Israel…
Mediators see progress in efforts to halt Iran war as drone attacks rattle region
CAIRO — Mediators have achieved progress in getting the United States and Iran back to negotiations, regional officials said Monday,…
Iran responds to ceasefire proposal as drones target gulf nations
DUBAI — Iran has sent its response to the latest U.S. ceasefire proposal to Pakistani mediators and wants negotiations to…
Doubts over talks between Iran and U.S. after violence flares in Strait of Hormuz
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan moved ahead Monday with preparations for a new round of talks between the United States and Iran…
Lebanon and Israel hold first direct diplomatic talks in decades in Washington
WASHINGTON — Lebanon and Israel opened their first direct diplomatic talks in decades on Tuesday in Washington following more than…
U.S. envoy’s mention of ‘animalistic’ behavior sparks press corps outrage
BEIRUT — Lebanon’s often-fractious press corps was united in anger this week over comments by Tom Barrack, the U.S. special…