Middle East

The Iraqi government has announced a mandatory official holiday due to a heat wave. Wednesday’s late night statement calling for…

Turkish authorities issued detention warrants for 35 people Thursday — including nine journalists — on suspicion of links to last…

A liberal Israeli think tank has filed a lawsuit against the son of the prime minister for a Facebook post…

Qatar is scrapping visa requirements for visitors from 80 countries as it weathers a boycott by four Arab states and…

Pakistan’s deposed prime minister Nawaz Sharif began two days of rallies Wednesday aimed at demonstrating his political strength, making stops…

Iran’s president has named two women as vice presidents after proposing a Cabinet that included no women among his ministerial…

Kuwait kicked off a new initiative to reach a political solution to the Qatari Crisis. Kuwaiti Minister of Foreign Affairs,…

New Israeli restrictions on Palestinians exiting the blockaded Gaza Strip have further disrupted travel for the few who are allowed…

Antonio Guterres will make his first visit as UN secretary-general to Israel and the Palestinian territories later this month for…

Taliban insurgents released 235 civilians held since seizing control of an area in northern Sari Pul province five days ago,…