Middle East

Iranian-backed militias reach Iraq-Syria border

In lightning offensive, Iraqi forces carve out strategic corridor from Baghdad to Syria.

Iran sanctions bill likely to become law, testing nuke deal

In no way does it violate 2015 accord, AIPAC says

Iraqi forces launch operation to seize last Islamic State enclave in Mosul

The fall of the city would, in effect, mark the end of the Iraqi half of the "caliphate" declared nearly three years ago by ISIS.

Death toll rises to 28 after gunmen attack Coptic Christians in Egypt

About 70 have been killed in bomb attacks on churches in the cities of Cairo, Alexandria and Tanta since December.

Israel reduces Gaza electricity after PA refuses to pay

“This is an internal Palestinian issue and not an Israeli-Palestinian issue,” says Israel's COGAT chief.

Egypt cracks down on websites for 'supporting terrorism'

Al-Jazeera, Huffington Post's Arabic website among 21 sites blocked for being affiliated with the outlawed Muslim Brotherhood or for being funded by Qatar.

Report: Iran builds new underground ballistic missile factory

In January, US officials say that Iran has conducted a ballistic missile test in violation of the UN resolution put in place after the Iran nuclear deal.

Trump of Arabia? Middle East media responds to president’s historic visit

How did the Middle East's media react to Trump's Israel visit?

Saudi Arabia, UAE among 104 countries making kosher food

Two rabbis from the Orthodox Union Kashrut Division traveled to Saudi Arabia and Dubai in order to inspect, supervise and certify the food as kosher.

Israel's next security concern: A Middle East arms race

Defense Minister says Israel has made "small change" to it's intelligence-sharing apparatus following Trump leak.

Not only in Israel: Now Egypt has its own 'Muezzin Bill'

The new legislation has led to widespread national anger ahead of the festival of Ramadan.

Syrian refugee will lead effort to monitor Arab media

Hendi spent 40 days in prison before escaping Syria and making his way to the United States.

Will Trump enter religious tug-of-war in trip to Holy Sepulchre?

The US president has to navigate a religious minefield in his visit of the holy site.

Analysis: $380b. Saudi shopping list remakes Mideast balance of power

So what can the Saudis buy with all this money?

Trump challenges Arab leaders on extremists: ‘Drive them out’

“Drive out the terrorists. Drive out the extremists. Drive them out of your places of worship. Drive them out of your communities. Drive them out of your holy land and drive them out of this Earth.”

Read full text of Trump's Riyadh address to the Muslim world

US President Donald Trump called on Arab leaders to do their share to fight "Islamist extremism" on Sunday in Riyadh.

Palestinian Authority bolstering security measures for Trump visit

A number of roads are expected to be closed including much of the main thoroughfare that connects southern Jerusalem and Bethlehem.

Trump: Mideast 'cannot wait for US power to crush this enemy for them'

"Terrorists do not worship God, they worship death," US President Donald Trump told a crowd of Muslim leaders in Riyadh.

Hezbollah calls US admin. 'mentally impeded' during Trump Saudi visit

Terrorist Hezbollah has more impolite words for US President Donald Trump.

Iran's Zarif urges Trump to discuss avoiding another 9/11 with Saudis

Saudia Arabia denies supporting its citizens who hijacked planes on September 11, but modern critics wonder if the nation's growing extremism could lead to a repeat of the incident.

Trump praises Sisi, says he hopes to visit Egypt

Trump expressed his wish to visit Egypt soon following a meeting with Egyptian President Sisi in Riyadh.

Analysis: With Rouhani win and US sanctions waiver, nuke deal to stay

Hassan Rouhani’s re-election means that some of the nuclear deal’s loopholes could be filled.

Report: Lebanon allegedly detains Iraqi citizen accused of gathering intel for Israel

An Iraqi citizen was recently arrested in Lebanon on suspicion of spying on the Lebanese military and forming an espionage ring at Israel's behest, Lebanese media reported Saturday.

WATCH: When Trump isn't signing an arms deal in Saudi Arabia, he's dancing with swords

The US president showed off his dance moves in a unique reception ceremony held in his honor in Saudi Arabia, where Trump is currently staying on an official visit.

Royal treatment for Trump in Riyadh amid turmoil at home

President to land at Ben-Gurion on Monday • Saudi minister discusses regional peace

Tillerson says he hopes Rouhani ends Iran missile program in new term

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson spoke with Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir at a news conference in Riyadh.

Turkey's pro-Kurd party elects new co-leader to replace jailed predecessor

In a statement from his jail cell in northwest Turkey, Demirtas called for the HDP to prepare "a plan to fight for democracy and peace" in the face of a "political purge."

US signs $350b. arms deal with Saudis as Trump comes under fire at home

Trump won a warm reception in Saudi Arabia on Saturday but struggled to shift attention from the political firestorm over his firing of former FBI Director James Comey.

Islamic State kills villagers, captures fighters in Deir al-Zor

ISIS combatants raided the village of Jizrat al-Boushams, northwest of Deir al-Zor city, according to the British-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.

Rouhani re-elected in Iranian Presidential elections

"Democracy in Iran is allowed to bloom only a few days every four years, while autocracy is evergreen."