Pope Leo XIV has become a popular political figure, with his opposition to Trump's policies and his emphasis on Christian values of concern for the poor, refug…

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (L) meets with Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa during his visit to the Middle East to discuss the interim deal betwee…

The U.S. and Iran have agreed to “stand down for now” and allow ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz after renewed fighting in the past few days, a U.S.

President Donald Trump warned the United States could be forced to return to war as a series of escalating reciprocal strikes with Iran continued into Sunday, …

US and Iran trade strikes days after peace agreement Just days after signing a memorandum of understanding, the US and Iran have traded strikes. While the US c…

Israel struck southern Lebanon Sunday, days after a U.S.-brokered deal, killing a Lebanese man and an Israeli soldier, undermining the fragile ceasefire. The d…

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The US and Iran signed a temporary pause agreement, not a peace deal, to reduce immediate escalation risks while neither side trusts the other to honor long-te…

In el-Obeid, Sudan, warring generals from the SAF and RSF continue fighting despite global ceasefire demands, risking a siege that could cause mass atrocities …

Iran retaliated against U.S. strikes in Iraq and Syria, escalating tensions just days after Trump claimed a "historic" Middle East peace deal. Trump’s vague de…

US and Iran’s indirect talks in Oman stalled over sanctions relief, nuclear curbs, and regional proxy wars. A partial deal could ease oil markets, allow humani…