World Sep 12 Saudi Arabia has few options as it faces mounting threats from Iran and its allies A lightning advance by Houthi rebels threatens a crucial Red Sea shipping route. Drone attacks blamed on Iraqi militias have forced the closure of a major pipeline, and Iran is still disrupting the Strait of Hormuz.
World Sep 11 The U.S. has made progress in reopening the Strait of Hormuz, but the Iran war is far from over In recent weeks, the United States has succeeded in loosening Iran's grip over the Strait of Hormuz while virtually shutting down Iran's own oil exports, accelerating its economic free fall.
World Aug 17 The 60-day deadline for a peace deal with Iran is expiring. Here's where things stand Talks appear to be mostly indirect through mediators and have focused on reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Politics Oct 12 WATCH: Trump departs for Middle East as ceasefire agreement holds in Gaza It's a fragile moment with Israel and Hamas only in the early stages of implementing the first phase of the ceasefire agreement designed to bring a permanent end to the conflict.
World Sep 25 WATCH: Day 4 of the 2025 United Nations General Assembly When Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses world leaders at the United Nations on Friday, it will be at the helm of a country that is increasingly being treated as a pariah, even by some of its longtime allies.
World Sep 22 France recognizes Palestinian statehood ahead of UN General Assembly As the Gaza war rages on, France recognized Palestinian statehood on Monday at the start of a high-profile meeting at the United Nations aimed at galvanizing support for a two-state solution to the Mideast conflict.
World Sep 22 How Israel could retaliate against the growing push for recognition of a Palestinian state The efforts to push a two-state solution face major obstacles, beginning with vehement opposition from the United States and Israel.
World Aug 27 Here's a look at why it is so hard to end the war in Gaza Critics of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accuse him of prolonging the war for political reasons. Netanyahu blames Hamas and says criticism of Israel's wartime conduct is only making the militant group more intransigent.
World Aug 20 What to know about Israel's new Gaza offensive with 60,000 reservists set to be mobilized The expansion of Israeli operations is likely to bring even more death and destruction to Gaza, around 75% of which is already largely destroyed and controlled by Israel.
World Aug 11 Israel plans to widen coming offensive beyond Gaza City into last areas not under its control Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel plans to widen its coming offensive beyond Gaza City to the last areas not yet under Israeli control.