It was a last-minute push by Saudi Arabia that decided Lebanon’s fate on Thursday. There were less than 24 hours before parliament was set to choose the next president. But Lebanon’s checkered ...

Middle Eastcategory At UN, Israel accuses Hezbollah of trying to rebuild with Iran's help 9:16 PM UTC · Updated ago Middle Eastcategory Lebanon's Nawaf Salam to be designated PM, angering ...

In a yearly address to diplomats delivered on his behalf by an aide, Francis appeared to reference deaths caused by winter cold in Gaza, where there is almost no electricity. "We cannot in any way ...

The conflict between Israel and Palestinians — and other groups in the Middle East — goes back decades. These stories provide context for current developments and the history that led up to them.

The call comes as Brett McGurk, the White House Coordinator for the Middle East and North Africa ... 8 killed in IDF strike on North Gaza school Eight people were killed, including two children ...

Israel said last week it would move to produce heavy bombs and raw materials for defense domestically, after learning “a central lesson from the war” in Gaza. The Israeli military this week ...

Pope Francis made an unannounced visit to Fondazione Roma on Jan. 11, where he praised the foundation’s charitable work supporting humanitarian projects worldwide. Founded on principles of ...

(Alliance News) - French President Emmanuel Macron met with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday in Britain, where they discussed the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East. Starmer welcomed ...

Before this significant moment, on Tuesday, December 24, shortly after 7 p.m., Pope Francis paused in stillness. A cantor chanted in Latin, “This is the Lord’s own gate,” with the choir ...

The designation shows a shift in the power balance in Lebanon as Hezbollah wanted Najib Mikati to keep the job.

January 13, 2025 • The basic framework, officials familiar with the talks say, is an exchange of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners, and a six-week ceasefire. Mediators are applying ...