World Aug 11 U.S. congressman speaks with Syrian president about returning Kayla Mueller's remains A U.S. Congressman has made a brief visit to Syria where he discussed with the country’s interim president the return of the body of an American aid worker who was taken hostage and later confirmed dead in the war-torn country.
World Aug 06 Survivors of Israel's pager attack on Hezbollah last year struggle to recover The Associated Press explores the human toll of Sept. 17, 2024, when thousands of pagers distributed to the Hezbollah group blew up across Lebanon, remotely detonated by Israel. Over 10 months later, more than 3,000 wounded Lebanese are on a…
World Jul 02 Hamas says it's open to Gaza ceasefire but won't support Trump-backed temporary proposal Hamas' response, which emphasized its demand that the war end, raised questions about whether the latest offer could materialize into an actual pause in fighting.
World Jun 06 Lebanese army warns Israeli airstrikes might force it to freeze cooperation with ceasefire committee The army's statement Friday came hours after the Israeli military struck several buildings in Beirut's southern suburbs that it said held underground facilities used by Hezbollah for drone production.
World May 30 Islamic State group claims first attack on Syrian government forces since Assad's fall The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for two attacks in southern Syria, including one on government forces that an opposition war monitor described as the first on the Syrian army to be carried out by the extremists since the…
World May 28 Who is Mohammed Sinwar, the Hamas leader Netanyahu says Israel killed in Gaza? Benjamin Netanyahu says the man believed to be the head of Hamas’ armed wing, Mohammed Sinwar, has been killed, apparently confirming his death in a recent strike in the Gaza Strip.
World May 14 What lifting sanctions on Syria could mean for the war-torn country President Trump’s announcement that the U.S. will ease sanctions on Syria could eventually facilitate the country’s recovery from years of civil war and transform the lives of everyday Syrians.
World May 13 Trump says he will lift sanctions on Syria, moves to restore relations with new leader "There is a new government that will hopefully succeed," Trump said of Syria, adding, "I say good luck, Syria. Show us something special."…
World Apr 17 Lebanon detains several people linked to firing rockets at Israel The Lebanese military says it has detained several people linked to firing rockets into Israel last month.
World Mar 28 Israel strikes Beirut for the first time since a ceasefire ended the latest Israel-Hezbollah war Israel on Friday launched an attack on Lebanon's capital for the first time since a ceasefire ended the latest Israel-Hezbollah war in November.