‘No way’ Israel halts Gaza war until Hamas is defeated
The Israeli military on Tuesday struck what it said was a Hamas “command and control center” located beneath…
Cyprus says Syria will take back citizens trying to reach the Mediterranean island by boat
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Syria has agreed to take back any of its citizens intercepted trying to reach…
Edan Alexander, last living Israeli-American hostage, freed by Hamas
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Hamas on Monday released an Israeli-American soldier who had been held hostage…
Trump visiting the Mideast as regional crises flare
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — On his trip this week to the Middle East, U.S. President Donald Trump…
Ukrainian president welcomes Russian overtures but insists on ceasefire before peace talk
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday welcomed Russia’s offer for direct peace talks, but…
Israeli strikes on Gaza kill 10 people, mostly women and children
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli strikes overnight and into Sunday killed 10 people in the Gaza…
A look at nuclear rivals India and Pakistan
ISLAMABAD (AP) — India has launched missiles into Pakistani territory in retaliation for a gun massacre on tourists…
Russia and Ukraine clash over ceasefire proposals as fighting rages
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine and Russia are at odds over competing ceasefire proposals, as Moscow accused Ukrainian…
Rubio calls India and Pakistan in effort to defuse crisis over Kashmir attack
NEW DELHI (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio called senior officials in India and Pakistan in…
In Jamaica, Marco Rubio vows to revisit US travel warning
KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday the State Department will re-evaluate its…
Russia declares a ceasefire in Ukraine on May 8-10 for WWII Victory Day
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia’s President Vladimir Putin on Monday declared a three-day ceasefire in Ukraine on May…
The US oversees a peace pledge for east Congo
WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday oversaw the signing by Congo and Rwanda of…