In addition to examining the macroeconomic outlook of the region, this edition of the semi-annual MENA Economic Update, titled Growth in the Middle East and North Africa, includes an update on the ...

This news summary covers key global events including Israeli airstrikes in Gaza that resulted in 22 deaths, the election of a ...

The conflict between Israel and Palestinians — and other groups in the Middle East — goes back decades. These stories provide context for current developments and the history that led up to them.

The Israeli military says Hezbollah fired into a disputed border zone, the group's first attack since a ceasefire began.

The illegal amphetamine, used across the Middle East, became Syria’s biggest export ... Four Palestinian researchers describe how conflict in Gaza and the West Bank has hindered their careers ...

Airwars, which charts civilian casualties of 21st century conflict, calls Israel’s campaign ... unleashes a battle for the heart of the Middle East. Leaders in countries such as Egypt, Jordan ...

The United States, joined by Arab mediators, sought on Wednesday to conclude an agreement between Israel and Hamas to halt the 14-month-old war in the Gaza Strip where medics said Israeli strikes ...

The collapse of Assad’s regime undermines Russia’s and Iran’s longstanding investments in Syria while Turkey stands to gain ...

Some of the most acute and pervasive human rights abuses take place in times of crisis and conflict. The Crisis, Conflict and Arms division documents and exposes violations of human rights and the ...

Three campaigns drove the conflict: coalition efforts to defeat the self-proclaimed Islamic State, violence between the Syrian government and opposition forces, and military operations against ...

A cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah would begin soon after its announcement, according to an Israeli source with knowledge of the potential deal. ABC News’ James Longman reports. The ...

A digital render depicts what Stegra's steel mill outside Boden, Sweden will look like when completed, in this handout image obtained December 16, 2024. Stegra/Handout via REUTERS Sweden's local ...