Middle East
Iran boycotting 2026 World Cup draw citing visa restrictions for soccer officials
November 30, 2025
Iran boycotting 2026 World Cup draw citing visa restrictions for soccer officials
Dubai, United Arab Emirates AP — Iran has decided to boycott the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington, DC next…
Israeli PM Netanyahu requests pardon in ongoing corruption trial
November 30, 2025
Israeli PM Netanyahu requests pardon in ongoing corruption trial
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu formally requested a pardon in his long-running corruption trial, arguing it was in the “public…
In battered Lebanon, an ancient Christian community awaits the new pope
November 30, 2025
In battered Lebanon, an ancient Christian community awaits the new pope
The black-clad priest yanked on the white rope. At once the bells began to clang. The evening mass was beginning…
Pope Leo removes shoes but does not appear to pray in first mosque visit
November 29, 2025
Pope Leo removes shoes but does not appear to pray in first mosque visit
Istanbul — Pope Leo XIV has made his first visit to a mosque since his election, and while he removed…
Israel’s deadly incursion in Syria a ‘war crime’ after 13 killed, Syrian FM says
November 28, 2025
Israel’s deadly incursion in Syria a ‘war crime’ after 13 killed, Syrian FM says
An Israeli military operation on a Syrian village Friday morning turned into the deadliest attack by a foreign nation on…
Hackers breach internal radio systems at Israeli stations
November 28, 2025
Hackers breach internal radio systems at Israeli stations
Several stations in central Israel were breached after hackers gained control of their internal broadcasting systems and broadcast audio recordings.…
Israeli military kills two men in West Bank following ‘surrender procedure’
November 28, 2025
Israeli military kills two men in West Bank following ‘surrender procedure’
Israeli authorities are reviewing an incident in Jenin in the occupied West Bank, in which soldiers shot two people following…
Pope Leo warns that conflicts are endangering humanity on first overseas trip
November 28, 2025
Pope Leo warns that conflicts are endangering humanity on first overseas trip
Ankara, Turkey — Pope Leo XIV warned of “conflict on the global level” in an impassioned address to civic leaders…
Israel begins new large-scale military operation in occupied West Bank
November 27, 2025
Israel begins new large-scale military operation in occupied West Bank
The Israeli army announced in a statement on Wednesday that it has launched a large-scale military operation in the northern…
Pope Leo takes message of peace to Middle East on first foreign visit. Here’s what to know
November 26, 2025
Pope Leo takes message of peace to Middle East on first foreign visit. Here’s what to know
Rome — Pope Leo XIV begins a six-day visit to Turkey and Lebanon on Thursday, his first foreign trip since…