Middle East latest: Israel issues evacuation warning for the entire Baalbek city in eastern Lebanon
The Israeli army issued an evacuation warning for residents in the entire eastern Lebanese city of Baalbeck, along…
North Korea sends foreign minister to Russia as its troops train to fight against Ukraine
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea said Tuesday its top diplomat is visiting Russia, in another sign…
Here’s a look at what came out of Blinken’s 11th trip to the Middle East
LONDON (AP) — Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s weeklong trip to the Middle East ended unexpectedly in London…
Putin ends BRICS summit that sought to expand Russia’s global clout but was shadowed by Ukraine
KAZAN, Russia (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday closed a summit of the BRICS bloc of…
The Czech Republic becomes one of last EU countries to sign a treaty with the Vatican
PRAGUE (AP) — The Czech Republic signed a treaty over its relations with the Vatican on Thursday, becoming…
Israeli strike on Gaza shelter kills 17 as Blinken says cease-fire talks will resume
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — An Israeli strike on a school where displaced people were sheltering in…
Austria’s links with Russia cause concern among Western allies
VIENNA (AP) — Tens of thousands of devastated Swifties trading friendship bracelets, wearing sparkly dresses and singing songs…
EU stays on the sidelines over migrant deal between Italy and Albania
TIRANA, Albania — A top European Union official on Wednesday refused to be drawn on an opinion of…
With or without the far right in power, Austria’s links with Russia cause concern among allies
VIENNA — Tens of thousands of devastated Swifties trading friendship bracelets, wearing sparkly dresses and singing songs in…
Britain and Germany will sign a defense pact to counter Russia’s growing threat
LONDON — German submarine-hunting planes will patrol the North Atlantic from a base in Scotland under a new…
Mideast war: Blinken arrives in Israel as US looks to renew cease-fire efforts
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Israel on Tuesday on his…