Report: Unidentified Aircraft Strikes Base of Iran-backed Militia in Iraq
Two attacks reported within hours, but no casualties reported
Middle East
UAE's First Official Synagogue to Open in Multi-faith Complex in 2022
The synagogue will be part of the 'Abrahamic Family House' in Abu Dhabi, which will also feature a mosque and a church
Iran's Foreign Minister Mocks U.S. Mideast Coalition for 'Peaceful Resolution'
Zarif lists eight diplomatic initiatives by Iran since 1985, including a regional non-aggression pact for the Gulf region proposed earlier this year
Russia to Discuss Selling New Anti-drone Weapons to Middle East Partners
State arms exporter Rosoboronexport will talk sales of the new weapons during the Dubai Airshow in late November
Tunisians Pick From Varied Line-up in Unpredictable Presidential Vote
Heavily indebted, Tunisia's next government will have to navigate popular demands to relax public purse strings while foreign lenders push for spending cuts
Trump Confirms That Al-Qaida Leader Bin Laden's Son Was Killed in Special U.S. Operation
Hamza is believed to have been killed sometime over the past two years. He was at his father's side before the 9/11 attacks, and threatened to take revenge against the U.S.
Analysis Washington May Be Ready for Talks post-Bolton, but Iran Is Still Hesitant
Changing alliances make negotiations with Iran pressing for the Trump administration, and Israel is becoming less and less of a consideration
When the U.S. Used Israel to Test Out a Weapon – and Dragged It Into War
Fifty years later, Israel's attacks in Syria show the lessons weren’t learned
Iran Releases Seven Crew Members of Seized British-flagged Tanker
Seven of the 23 crew members of the Swedish-owned Stena Impero that was captured over the summer were released on humanitarian grounds, Sweden says
Report: Iran Building New, Classified Military Base in Syria
The base, situated on the Syria-Iraq border, can house precision-guided missiles and will be operational in several months, Western intelligence sources tell Fox News
Top Turkish Minister Threatens to 'Devastate' Imamoglu for Meeting With Ousted Kurdish Mayors
Ekrem Imamoglu, Istanbul's mayor, met with elected mayors who were dismissed by the government for alleged ties to PKK militants
Iranian Judoka Pressured Not to Fight Israeli, Refuses to Return Home
International Judo Federation president says Saeid Mollaei told him he was instructed by Iranian authorities to throw a match to avoid facing Israeli judoka Sagi Muki
Russia: Casualties in U.S. Strikes on Syria's Idlib, Attack Endangers Cease-fire
Reports of air strikes come after a war monitor said Saturday that a truce had been reached, the second such cease-fire taking place in Idlib this month
Taliban Launches Second Attack on Afghan City as U.S. Envoy Says Deal Is Near
Attack comes a day after the Islamist organization attacked Kunduz, one of Afghanistan's largest cities, killing at least 16 people and wounding nearly 100
U.S. Strikes al-Qaida Facility in Syria in Attack on Leadership, Pentagon Says
Monitor says strikes killed more than 40 militants, including some commanders
Rising Seas Threaten Millions of Residents and Archaeological Sites in Egypt's Alexandria
Surrounded by the sea on three sides and backing up to a lake, Egypt's second city is uniquely vulnerable to rising sea levels caused by climate change
How a Jewish Pastry Became a Turkish City's Iconic Street Snack
Although at first glance, Izmir isn’t as beautiful as Istanbul, visitors there will discover a fascinating food culture – which include a seriously addictive treat
Freed Iranian Tanker Could Split Crude Load Onto Smaller Ships Headed for Syria, Report Says
Chances for European efforts at renewed U.S.-Iran talks increasingly under strain as Mike Pompeo says 'reliable information' shows tanker headed to Syrian port
Two-state Solution Necessary Even if Getting Harder, Merkel Says During Abbas Visit
Germany donated 110 million euros ($121.8 million) to the Palestinian Authority last year, making it one of the biggest bilateral donors in the region
U.S. Seeks Direct Negotiations With Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen, Report Says
The U.S. administration plans to push Saudi Arabia to participate in the secret talks with the rebels in Oman in a bid to resolve Yemen's four-year-old conflict
Veteran Israeli Journalist Apologizes for Calling Arabs ‘Savages’ and ‘Murderers’
Longtime media personality Yaron London issues an apology for his offensive ‘choice of language,’ but says he sees no reason to retract his statement
Alleged Israeli Strikes 'Attack on Sovereignty,' Iraqi President and PM Charge
Powerful Iraqi parliament blocs calls airstrikes that have been blamed on Israel a 'declaration of war'
Analysis Israel Broke the Rules of the Game With Hezbollah, and Now the Ball Is in Nasrallah's Court
The strike in Syria, the mysterious incident in Lebanon and reports on attacks on Iraqi border: In 24 hours a serious escalation between Israel and Iran got underway. But in the short term, the real threat may actually not come from Tehran
As Hezbollah Leader Blasts Israel, Iran-backed Militias Struck on Iraq-Syria Border
Hassan Nasrallah condemns 'very dangerous escalation' and blasts 'Israeli aggression' amid reports of six killed in strike on convoys
Iranian Foreign Minister's Plane Lands at G-7 Summit in Surprise Visit
Iranian Foreign Ministry says Zarif will not be negotiating or holding talks with Trump and his delegation in Biarritz
Syrian Government Forces Advance on Idlib, Surround Turkish Troops
Ankara denies any Turkish troops are besieged in the former rebel stronghold
Iran Says It Successfully Tested New Missile Defense System
Tehran recently unveiled the Bavar-373, which it describes as the improvement to Russia's S-300
Germany Convicts Syrian Asylum Seeker Over Stabbing That Sparked Far-right Protests
Migrant sentenced to 9 and a half years in killing that led to anti-migrant demonstrations; his lawyers plan to appeal conviction
Syria Opens 'Humanitarian Corridor' for Civilians From Rebel-held Area North of Hama
Area besieged by government forces is home to tens of thousands of civilians
Climate Change Will Endanger the Hajj, New Study Warns
Extreme weather – including intolerable heat and unexpected cold snaps –could pose extreme dangers for pilgrims visiting Saudi Arabia, cautions MIT study