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The Islamic State has long threatened to strike Russia for helping the Syrian president, Bashar al-Assad, stay in control.

The shock of the new, in political life, often sends us back to the past in search of an intellectual compass.

America’s approach to Iran, a Palestinian state and Saudi Arabia are at the heart of a possible strategic realignment in the Middle East.

As the war grinds on in Gaza, settler attacks are rising — and Palestinian anger is growing.

The United States temporarily cut off funding to UNRWA, the agency that aids Palestinians, citing allegations that 12 of its workers were involved in the Hamas-led assault on southern Israel.

The Israeli military has been surprised by the extent, depth and quality of the tunnel network beneath Gaza.

No one claimed responsibility for the bombing at a memorial for Qassim Suleimani, the top commander killed by a U.S. drone strike four years ago.

As President Biden grapples with an unwieldy crisis at the southern border, his likely 2024 rival has leveled many criticisms — including some baseless and misleading claims.