A roundup of the latest developments in the Middle East
Pakistan, Turkey and Saudi Arabia have signed a mutual defense agreement, while the Iran-backed Houthi rebels have stepped…
North Korea fires a ballistic missile toward the sea
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea launched a short-range ballistic missile toward the sea on Thursday, its…
A roundup of latest developments in the Middle East
Iran says it’s in the final stage of drafting an agreement on the Strait of Hormuz waterway with…
Russian drone factory director injured in Urals car explosion
MOSCOW (AP) — The director of a factory supplying drones to the Russian military was badly wounded and…
A roundup of latest developments in the Middle East
Tensions are rising in Lebanon, while U.S. President Donald Trump says a deal could be reached soon to…
2 Israeli soldiers killed in Lebanon in the first Israeli deaths under truce
BEIRUT (AP) — The Israeli military said Thursday that two of its soldiers were killed in combat in…
Iran and the US say a Strait of Hormuz deal is close, but one or both would have to back down
The United States, along with Israel, launched the war on Feb. 28, citing various goals including toppling Tehran’s…
Millions of Shiite Muslims join Arbaeen pilgrimage in Iraq
BAGHDAD (AP) — Millions of Shiite Muslims observed the annual Arbaeen pilgrimage Tuesday in the Iraqi holy city…
Russian barrage kills 17 around Ukraine’s capital region
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv and the surrounding region killed 17 people…
Shiite Muslims join Arbaeen pilgrimage in Iraq amid fears of US-Iran escalation | World News
BAGHDAD (AP) — Millions of Shiite Muslims observed the annual Arbaeen pilgrimage Tuesday in the Iraqi holy city…
Officials report progress on a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
CAIRO (AP) — Iran and the Gulf Arab state of Oman have made progress toward a deal to…
Netanyahu says no Gaza withdrawal until Hamas disarms
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza City (AP) — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday that Israel will not withdraw from…