Syria’s religious and ethnic minorities, persecuted under Assad, press rebels to keep security promises
How Trump will deal with Iran remains a mystery
With Iran’s air defenses and regional proxies hit, analysts believe it is now more vulnerable to potential Israeli strikes
In the Vatican’s shadow, a group ordains women to the priesthood
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's government plans to appeal the ruling
Vatican watchers say it’s rare for pontiffs to make phone calls
Analyst says Arab governments reject Iran-backed proxies radicalizing threats in favor of a different regional vision
Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei urges Muslims to stand by Lebanon’s Hezbollah militia 'with their resources and help,' but analysts say it’s unlikely that Iran will retaliate directly on Israel for airstrike that killed its prime regional ally
Francis wants to engage secular Europe and what he sees as its ills
Observers warn Rayan al-Kildani is removing Christian mayors in Ninevah Plains, their historic heartland
Critics say Ben-Gvir's actions inflame the region and threaten a potential Gaza cease-fire
Observers say Yahya Sinwar’s long-term goals and his leading role in October 7th attacks on Israeli civilians suggest to many that peace is not on his agenda
Advocates say much more needs to be done 10 years on to address brutal genocide it experienced at the hands of Islamic State militants and its aftermath
Hostage and cease-fire negotiations may be the biggest loser resulting from Haniyeh's assassination
Airlines suspend service to Beirut airport as tensions between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah escalate
Saudi envoy and analysts warn of devastating consequences of an Israel-Hezbollah war
Both sides have much to lose if all-out war erupts between them
Iran has been careful so far, they say, but radical elements might be willing to take more risks
Monarch says kingdom’s sovereignty, citizens come first no matter who fires rockets
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