Middle East

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — One of the world’s largest oil producers, Saudi Arabia, announced Saturday it aims to reach “net zero” greenhouse gas emissions by 2060, joining more than...

NICOSIA, Cyprus — It seems a strange place to pitch a tent. Plump in the middle of the United Nations-patrolled buffer zone that has divided Cyprus along ethnic lines since...

JERUSALEM — Israel’s new environmental protection minister has set some ambitious goals: She believes she can use her office to play an important role in the global battle against climate...

Region was focus of Islamist insurgency Army launched major campaign in 2018 State now promoting major development projects Civilian life curtailed, some attacks continue Oct 20 – A string of...

DAMASCUS, Oct 20 – At least 13 Syrian military personnel were killed in a roadside bomb attack, as their bus crossed a bridge in central Damascus during early morning rush...

CALAIS, France — Mohammad and Jaber spend every day looking for the right truck, and this afternoon it feels like it could happen. This truck seems right. They scream to...

BEIRUT — The leader of Lebanon’s Hezbollah declared for the first time Monday that his powerful militant group has 100,000 trained fighters. Hassan Nasrallah disclosed the size of the Shiite...

Syrian government, opposition co-chairs meet for 1st time Agree to launch process for drafting constitutional reform U.N. envoy Pedersen says panel to discuss clear principles Committee holding 6th round of...

ADEN, Oct 17 – Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi movement said on Sunday it has seized new territory in the energy-rich provinces of Shabwa and Marib, gains confirmed by sources, as it...

Oct 17 – Saudi Arabia’s sports fans will be allowed to attend full-capacity events at all stadiums and other sports facilities starting on Sunday, the country’s ministry of sports announced...