When the leader of Syria shook hands with U.S. President Donald Trump, it was a striking moment for a man who was an al-Qaida ...

Qatar, over the years, has played the role of intermediary between the US and Iran and its proxies, including during talks ...

By John Lee. Iraq's Ministerial Council for Economy, held its 13th and 14th sessions in Baghdad on May 12, 2025. Discussions ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV vowed to take “every effort” Wednesday to work for peace in the Middle East and Ukraine and ...

Oil prices have begun rebounding amid signs of easing U.S.-China tensions and a surprise dip in U.S. inflation.

Iran "must stop sponsoring terror, halt its bloody proxy wars and permanently and verifiably cease pursuit of nuclear weapons ...

Twin celebrations of U.S. President Donald Trump's birthday and the Army's 250th anniversary will include as many as 25 tanks ...

Leo XIV vows to work for peace in regions with eastern-rite churches. VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV vowed Wednesday to take ...

The developments come five months after a rebel offensive led by Ahmad al-Sharaa, now Syria’s interim president, ousted Bashar al-Assad following more than 13 years of brutal war.

The sanctions were really crippling,” President Trump said, before he traveled to Qatar, where he was given a lavish welcome.

"I think very good, young, attractive guy, tough guy. You know, strong past, very strong past, a fighter,” Trump said ...