Middle East

Resigned to a nuclear deal revival, Gulf engages with foe Iran

Resigned to a nuclear deal revival, Gulf engages with foe Iran

Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, resigned to the revival of a nuclear pact with Iran they always opposed,…
‘She screams when someone comes near’: Gaza children in trauma

‘She screams when someone comes near’: Gaza children in trauma

Three weeks since Suzy Eshkuntana was pulled from the rubble of her house, destroyed by an Israeli air strike, the…
Hostage advocates concerned by US pullout from Afghanistan

Hostage advocates concerned by US pullout from Afghanistan

WASHINGTON (AP) — Advocates for Americans held hostage overseas are raising concerns that the US military withdrawal from Afghanistan will…
In Lebanon, a search for medicine and a stranger’s help

In Lebanon, a search for medicine and a stranger’s help

To all the struggles of life in Lebanon — the pandemic, the power outages, the inflation, the punishing financial and…
Outgoing Iran president, a debate target, defends his record

Outgoing Iran president, a debate target, defends his record

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s president angrily defended himself Wednesday after coming under harsh attack during a presidential election debate…
Afghan official: 11 killed in roadside bombing in north

Afghan official: 11 killed in roadside bombing in north

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — A minivan carrying civilian passengers in northwest Afghanistan was hit by a roadside bomb, leaving at…
Israel suspends ultranationalists’ march in east Jerusalem

Israel suspends ultranationalists’ march in east Jerusalem

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli police said Monday they blocked a planned procession by Jewish ultranationalists through parts of Jerusalem’s Old…
British foreign minister discusses Iran with Saudi crown prince

British foreign minister discusses Iran with Saudi crown prince

Britain’s foreign minister Dominic Raab met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in the kingdom on Monday and discussed…
New Israeli government set to unseat Netanyahu, but when?

New Israeli government set to unseat Netanyahu, but when?

Israel’s parliament is set on Sunday to hold a special vote on a new government. If it wins the Knesset’s…
US pullout from Afghanistan half done, but questions remain

US pullout from Afghanistan half done, but questions remain

WASHINGTON (AP) — The US withdrawal from Afghanistan is more than half done, and US officials say that while it…
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