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Israeli team in Doha talks on potential Gaza deal, official says
DOHA - An Israeli technical team is in Doha for working-level talks with Qatari mediators on "remaining issues" in a Gaza ceasefire and...
Dec 17, 20241 min read


Indian capital tightens anti-pollution measures as air quality worsens
India directed schools to move to hybrid mode for some grades, asked government offices to stagger timings for staff and imposed...
Dec 17, 20241 min read


Palestinians mourn dead after Israeli strike on Gaza's Khan Younis
CAIRO/GAZA - Relatives of Palestinians killed by Israel in Khan Younis gathered around their white-shrouded bodies on Monday before...
Dec 17, 20242 min read


Family of US activist killed in West Bank says Blinken offers no prospect of US inquiry
WASHINGTON - The family of a Turkish-born American human rights activist killed by Israel in the occupied West Bank pleaded with...
Dec 17, 20242 min read


Trump says Turkey holds the key to Syria's future
PALM BEACH, Florida - U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said on Monday that Turkey will "hold the key" to what happens in Syria, where...
Dec 17, 20242 min read


EU should ease Syria sanctions in return for 'positive steps', top diplomat Kallas says
BRUSSELS - The European Union should be ready to ease sanctions on Syria if the country's new leadership takes "positive steps" to...
Dec 17, 20242 min read


Israeli foreign minister brands Irish PM 'antisemitic'
JERUSALEM - Israel's foreign minister accused Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris on Monday of antisemitism as he defended Israel's...
Dec 17, 20242 min read


US hits North Korea and Russia with new sanctions, Treasury says
WASHINGTON - The United States hit North Korea and Russia on Monday with new sanctions that the Treasury Department said targeted...
Dec 17, 20242 min read


Explainer-What is the significance of the Golan Heights?
The Israeli government decided on Sunday to double its population on the occupied Golan Heights while saying threats from Syria remained...
Dec 17, 20244 min read


Olympics-Prince Feisal champions member input in IOC presidential bid
LONDON - The promise of a more democratic International Olympic Committee with greater input from members is key to Prince Feisal Al...
Dec 17, 20243 min read


Exclusive-Britain pares back secretive China strategy review, seeking closer ties
LONDON - Britain's Labour government has pared back an audit of relations with China, four sources with knowledge of the matter said,...
Dec 17, 20243 min read


'Chai and samosas': US hotels welcome Indian tourist boom to revive revenue
U.S. hotels and travel companies are aiming to tap a surge in Indian tourists to boost revenue as domestic leisure spending falters and...
Dec 17, 20242 min read
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