Syria steps up counter-terrorism raids after deal with US
Syria has stepped up intelligence-sharing with the US in an attempt to boost ties with Washington and relieve…
Israel’s plan to crush Hezbollah has ‘failed’, Qassem says
Hezbollah reserves the right to respond to Israel’s assassination of its chief of staff “at a time of…
Religion must not be used to justify war, Pope Leo says at historic site in Turkey
Pope Leo XIV condemned the use of religion to justify conflict and extremism as he prayed alongside the…
Welcome and serve vulnerable refugees, Pope Leo says
Pope Leo XIV called for support for refugees and migrants in Turkey on Friday as he led his…
Pope Leo’s upcoming visit to Iznik puts small Turkish town on map
Archaeologist Mustafa Sahin has spent nearly a decade working at Lake Iznik, tucked between rolling hills in western…
Hezbollah will not retaliate against Israel despite Iranian calls for ‘revenge’
Hezbollah officials have said the group remains “committed to the ceasefire” with Israel and will not respond to…
Protests in Syria after attacks on Alawites
Mercer, the investment consulting arm of US services company Marsh & McLennan, expects its wealth division to at…
‘Optimistic at best’: Doubts over Syrian bid for Russia to deter Israeli attacks
Syrian and Russian defence ministry officials have carried out a joint tour in southern Syria, where Israel has…
Tehran to restrict public water supply as Iran battles drought
Iran was making plans on Saturday to cut off water supplies periodically to Tehran’s 10-million-strong population as it…
Revealed: UK embassy worker in Tel Aviv owns property in settlement built by movement sanctioned by Britain
A long-time employee of the UK’s embassy in Tel Aviv owns property in a settlement considered illegal under…
War or no war? Momentum points away from major escalation in Lebanon, but all options on the table
A war, but not before the Pope’s visit. In Lebanon, rumours are circulating about a possible military escalation…
Israel receives another hostage body as two Palestinians are killed in Gaza
Israel received the remains of another hostage from Gaza as two Palestinians were killed by Israeli fire late…