Israel Strikes Syria Again as Tensions Rise
Israel has conducted new airstrikes on Syria’s coast and ground raids in the country’s south, part of a wave of attacks that Israel says is necessary for its security that…
Putin Praises Trump for Working to Thaw U.S.-Russia Tensions
President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia lauded the Trump administration on Thursday for its efforts to mend ties with the Kremlin. Speaking in Moscow at the annual meeting of Russia’s…
High-level EU-US diplomatic talks are called off as transatlantic tensions rise
WASHINGTON (AP) — A planned meeting between European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas and Secretary of State Marco Rubio was abruptly canceled Wednesday due to “scheduling issues,” coming as…
Why Tensions Are Rising Over Israel’s Operations in the West Bank
Israeli operations against militants in the West Bank have escalated to a level not seen since the Second Intifada of the early 2000s. Tens of thousands have been forced to…
Tensions Build in Syria Between New Leaders and Kurdish-Led Militia
A showdown is gathering pace in Syria as the country’s new leaders demand that a powerful Kurdish-led militia backed by the United States disarm and integrate into a unified national…
Tensions Mount in Lebanon as Deadline Nears for Israeli Withdrawal
A U.S. official overseeing the cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah indicated on Friday that Israel would by next week withdraw from occupied towns in southern Lebanon. But his comments added…
Israeli Army Raids Home of Freed Hamas Member Amid Tensions Over Hostage Deal
The Israeli military raided the Jerusalem home of a Hamas member released as part of an exchange for Israelis being held hostage in Gaza, detaining one person and roughing up…