Middle East

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,…

A Turkish media report says Turkey has begun construction of a wall along the country’s frontier with Iran, mimicking the…

The UN’s humanitarian aid coordinator for Iraq says aid providers are bracing for the possible evacuation of hundreds of thousands…

A German man believed to have provided logistical support to the Hamburg-based Sept. 11 hijackers has died, according to a…