Mainstream Lebanese politicians have criticised the Hamas move. But it will likely help Hezbollah as tensions with Israel escalate.
Beirut, Lebanon –&nb...
The first council elections in a decade are expected to strengthen the grip of pro-Iran groups.
Iraqis are headed to the polls to elect provincial counc...
North Korea has fired its most advanced long-range missile, South Korean authorities confirm, defying UN curbs.
The launch of the solid-fuel intercontin...
One person has died and another is in a life-threatening condition after a boat carrying migrants partially deflated in the Channel.
More than 60 people...
Two cargo ships in the Red Sea have been attacked by missiles fired from territory in Yemen, the US says.
One was hit with a drone and another by missil...
A rush hour collision between two subway trains in Beijing has left 102 people with broken bones, Chinese state media reported.
More than 500 people wer...
Hungary has blocked €50bn ($55bn; £43bn) in EU aid for Ukraine - just hours after an agreement was reached on starting membership talks.
"Summary of the...
British-Palestinian families have urged the government to create a visa scheme for stranded relatives in Gaza.
A letter, sent to Foreign Secretary David...
A total of 39 Palestinian detainees are due to be released from Israeli jails on Friday in exchange for a group of hostages held by Hamas.
The deal - ...
A controversial real estate project threatens the world’s oldest Armenian diaspora community. But they refuse to move.
Old City, occupied East Jerusal...
