Iran Opens Registration for Candidates in Next Year’s Parliament Election, the First Since Protests
Iran on Monday began registering candidates for parliamentary elections in March, which will be the first since nationwide…
Russian Writer Dmitry Glukhovsky is Handed an 8-Year Prison Term for Discrediting Russia’s Army
A Moscow court sentenced Russian writer Dmitry Glukhovsky on Monday to eight years in prison, finding him guilty…
Thousands in Haiti March to Demand Safety from Violent Gangs as Killings and Kidnappings Soar
Several thousand people — their faces covered to conceal their identities — marched through Haiti’s capital on Monday…
Saudi Arabia, Bahrain Urge Citizens to Leave Lebanon After Palestinian Refugee Camp Clashes
Bahrain called on its citizens Saturday to leave Lebanon “for their own safety” hours after Saudi Arabia did…
China Releases TV Documentary Showcasing Army’s Ability to Attack Taiwan
China has released a new documentary about the army’s preparation to attack Taiwan and showcasing soldiers pledging to…
U.S. Military May Put Armed Troops on Commercial Ships in Strait of Hormuz to Stop Iran Seizures
The U.S. military is considering putting armed personnel on commercial ships traveling through the Strait of Hormuz, in…
Lebanon Warns Palestinian President That Troops May Intervene if Clashes Continue in Refugee Camp
The caretaker Lebanese prime minister called the Palestinian president on Thursday to demand an end to the volatile…
Palestinian Foreign Minister Says Biden’s Inaction as Middle East Violence Surges is ‘Weak’
The Palestinian foreign minister on Thursday attacked the Biden administration as weak and passive in the Middle East,…
The Islamic State Group Says its Leader Was Killed by Militants in Syria and Names His Successor
The Islamic State group announced on Thursday the death in Syria of its little-known leader, Abu al-Hussein al-Husseini…
Russia Fines Wikipedia and Apple for Spreading ‘False Information’ About Ukraine Conflict
A Russian court on Thursday imposed fines on Apple and the host of Wikipedia for failing to remove…