Middle East

Israel’s military said Friday it launched air strikes near the presidential palace in Damascus after the country’s defence minister threatened

Hundreds of Tunisians took to the streets of the capital Thursday to mark Labour Day, to protest against President Kais

Syrian Druze spiritual leader Sheikh Hikmat al-Hijri on Thursday condemned what he described as a “genocidal campaign” against his community,

ANKARA — Istanbul police detained more than 400 people on Thursday during May Day demonstrations — the largest display of

Julen Lopetegui, sacked by Premier League side West Ham in January, was appointed the new head coach of Qatar on

Bushfires that erupted near Jerusalem were largely brought under control on Thursday, authorities said, with major roads reopened and firefighting

When he grows up, five-year-old Ahmad wants to be “stronger than Spider-Man”. But his dream clashes with a harsh reality

Syrian estate agent Fahd Haidar shuttered his business and got out his rifle to defend his hometown of Jaramana when