Middle East

At least 44 people were crushed to death at an over-crowded religious bonfire festival in Israel on Friday, medics said,…

Saudi Arabia’s crown prince has taken a more conciliatory public stance towards Iran, trying to balance long-held animosity with economic…

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — People in Turkey stocked up on groceries, filled markets and left cities for their hometowns or…

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Turkey and all US allies on Wednesday should refrain from making further purchases…

Qatar plans to expand fish farming to meet growing demand for fresh fish in local markets and maintain stocks in…

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Inside Ms. Sadat’s Beauty Salon in Afghanistan’s capital, Sultana Karimi leans intently over a customer, meticulously…

JERUSALEM (AP) — The Islamic militant group Hamas has rejected the idea of postponing Palestinian elections ahead of a leadership…

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Police in Dubai have arrested 10 suspects in a massive knife fight that killed…

A Lebanese music composer close to the president’s party is believed to be detained in Saudi Arabia for unknown reasons,…

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s top diplomat expressed regret Wednesday that a recording leaked out of him making frank comments…