Middle East

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…
Mixed city of Arabs and Jews remains on edge after violence

Mixed city of Arabs and Jews remains on edge after violence

LOD, Israel (AP) — Israeli security forces guard the streets of Lod, weeks after rioters torched patrol cars, synagogues and…
Israeli parliament to vote on approving new government by June 14

Israeli parliament to vote on approving new government by June 14

A vote in Israel’s legislature on approving a new government poised to unseat Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will be held…
Palestinian teen bears scar of eviction battle in East Jerusalem

Palestinian teen bears scar of eviction battle in East Jerusalem

Jana Kiswani, a 16-year-old Palestinian, was entering her home in the East Jerusalem neighborhood of Sheikh Jarrah when an Israeli…
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