Trump to close deal-making Gulf tour in UAE
US President Donald Trump on Thursday closes a Middle East tour in the United Arab Emirates as he focuses squarely
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Middle East
'I thought she'd survive': Story of slain Gaza photojournalist touches Cannes
Filmmaker Sepideh Farsi is still in shock after an Israeli air strike killed her documentary’s main subject, 25-year-old photojournalist Fatima
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Trump says 'getting close' to deal to avoid Iran military action
US President Donald Trump said Thursday a deal was close on Iran’s nuclear programme that would avoid military action, sending
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Ben & Jerry’s cofounder arrested at US Senate after protesting war in Gaza
Ben Cohen among seven people arrested after interrupting testimony by US Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr. The cofounder of
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Ben & Jerry's cofounder removed from Senate in Gaza protest
Ben Cohen, co‑founder of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream and a longtime progressive activist, told AFP he was speaking for millions
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Incumbent Luis Arce quits Bolivia’s presidential race amid slumping support
As Bolivia hurtles towards a hotly contested August 17 presidential election, two major shake-ups may shape the outcome of the
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How will the lifting of US sanctions help Syrians rebuild their country?
US President Donald Trump has announced he’s lifting years of sanctions on Syria. Syrians are describing it as a turning
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Fresh gunbattles rock Libya capital after brief lull
Fresh gunbattles erupted on Wednesday in the Libyan capital between two powerful armed groups, a security official, just a day
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Palestinians mark Nakba amid mass displacement in Gaza and West Bank
Palestinians on Wednesday commemorated their displacement during the creation of Israel, saying that history was being repeated today in Gaza
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Trump announces big Boeing order for Qatar Airways
US President Donald Trump said Wednesday Qatar Airways had placed a “record” order for 160 planes from Boeing, as he
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