Syria Marks Year Since Assad's Ouster as U.S. Prepares Sanctions Lift
A man lights a flare during celebrations marking the first anniversary of the ousting of the Bashar al-Assad regime in Clock Square, Homs, western Syria, Monday.
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One Year After Assad: Syria's Deep Scars and Slow Recovery
Army helicopters fly overhead during a parade by the new Syrian army marking the first anniversary of the ousting of the Bashar Assad regime in Damascus, Syria, Monday.
Merz’s Fraught Mission to Israel
Since taking office seven months ago, center-right Christian Democrat (CDU) Chancellor Friedrich Merz has been engaged with the German-Israeli "special relationship."
West Bank Reordered: Checkpoints, Seizures, and Shrinking Space
During the Gaza war, Israel raced to redistrict land in the occupied West Bank, drastically changing the map. Palestinians say annexation is underway, though Israel denies it. LAUREN FRAYER, HOST: During the Gaza war, there's also been violence in the other Palestinian territory, the occupied West Bank.
Israeli Raid in Southern Syria Kills at Least 10
Israeli forces raided the village of Beit Jin in southern Syria on Friday, and opened fire after residents confronted them, killing at least 10 people, Syrian officials and local residents said.
Ukraine Plan, MAGA Rift, Fragile Gaza Ceasefire
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Jet-Ski Escape from Libya to Reunite Family
Mohammed Abu Daqqa, 31, was the driver of the jet ski. Reuters hide caption toggle caption Reuters OSNABRÜCK, Germany — They are a tiny speck speeding across the Mediterranean Sea.
Israel Kills Hezbollah Commander in Beirut Strike
Lebanese Civil Defence workers inspect the damage at an apartment hit during an Israeli airstrike on Dahiyeh in the southern suburb of Beirut, Sunday Nov. 23, 2025.
India and Israel Restart FTA Negotiations
India and Israel on Thursday agreed to restart negotiations on a long-discussed free trade pact, officials said.
Israel's Deportation of Palestinian Prisoners Fuels Debate
Palestinian prisoners deported outside the Palestinian Territories wave after being released from Israeli prison, following a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, as they arrive at the Egyptian side of the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip, Feb. 27.
Exploding 'Lentils': Gaza's Unexploded Ordnance Crisis
Joud Ahmad Al-Angar (right) and his 12-year-old cousin Zain Nour recuperate from injuries after they found a bucket of pellets and brought it home, thinking it could help their family. The bucket detonated.