Middle East

Pope Leo XIV disembarks his plane upon arriving at Turkey
Europe

The first American Pope’s first foreign visit is a trip to Turkey

By Nicole Winfield, Serra Yedikardes, Suzan Fraser and The Associated Press
November 27, 2025
President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman gesture as they meet delegations at the Royal Palace in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 13, 2025.
Middle East

Trump expected to treat Saudi crown prince as a full ally, with multibillion-dollar deals on F-35s and AI infrastructure

By Aamer Madhani and The Associated Press
November 18, 2025
Barry Larkin
Middle East

Cincinnati Reds great Barry Larkin brings baseball to the Middle East, with camels carting in relief pitchers from the bullpen

By Jon Gambrell and The Associated Press
November 14, 2025
The American aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford, on its way into the Oslofjord, at Drobak in Norway, Sept. 12, 2025.
Middle East

Trump’s decision to sail aircraft carrier to South America will leave the Mideast and Europe with none during a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas

By Ben Finley, Konstantin Toropin and The Associated Press
October 29, 2025
People celebrate at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv on October 9, 2025, following the announcement of the new Gaza ceasefire deal. Israel and Hamas on October 9 agreed a Gaza ceasefire deal to free the remaining living hostages, in a major step towards ending a war that has killed tens of thousands of people and unleashed a humanitarian catastrophe.
Investing

Oil prices fall as Israel and Hamas strike a rare truce, calming markets after months of unrest

By Teresa Cerojano, Matt Ott and The Associated Press
October 9, 2025
Palestinian children celebrate at a camp for displaced people in Nuseirat in the central Gaza Strip on October 9, 2025, following news of a new Gaza ceasefire deal.
Middle East

The Trump-brokered Gaza truce includes a U.S.-led reconstruction plan and Arab-led security in Gaza

By Samy Magdy, Melanie Lidman and The Associated Press
October 9, 2025
Canada joins Britain and Australia in recognizing a Palestinian state despite opposition from the U.S.
Politics

Canada joins Britain and Australia in recognizing a Palestinian state despite opposition from the U.S.

By Rob Gillies and The Associated Press
September 21, 2025
Red Sea cable cuts disrupt internet in Asia, Middle East; Houthis deny involvement as Microsoft warns of disruption
Middle East

Red Sea cable cuts disrupt internet in Asia, Middle East; Houthis deny involvement as Microsoft warns of disruption

By Jon Gambrell and The Associated Press
September 8, 2025
Inside Gaza’s world of ‘cash brokers’ as currency disappears: ‘We lose nearly half of our money just to be able to spend it’
Finance

Inside Gaza’s world of ‘cash brokers’ as currency disappears: ‘We lose nearly half of our money just to be able to spend it’

By Wafaa Shurafa, Samya Kullab and The Associated Press
July 11, 2025
Booz Allen Hamilton may have been a DOGE target—but its CEO is still bullish on his biggest client
Leadership

Booz Allen Hamilton may have been a DOGE target—but its CEO is still bullish on his biggest client

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July 5, 2025
Iran’s supreme leader makes first public statement since ceasefire, saying Tehran ‘delivered a hand slap to America’s face’
Middle East

Iran’s supreme leader makes first public statement since ceasefire, saying Tehran ‘delivered a hand slap to America’s face’

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June 26, 2025
Trump says U.S. and Iran will talk next week as ceasefire holds: ‘The way I look at it, they fought, the war is done’
Politics

Trump says U.S. and Iran will talk next week as ceasefire holds: ‘The way I look at it, they fought, the war is done’

By Jon Gambrell, David Rising, Farnoush Amiri and The Associated Press
June 26, 2025
Television screen on the NYSE trading floor
Finance

The S&P 500 flirts with it’s all-time high, oil futures rise 1.4% after Middle East ceasefire

By Paolo Confino and Amanda Gerut
June 25, 2025
Crypto market bounces back after President Trump announced a ceasefire between Israel and Iran
The Coins

Crypto market bounces back after President Trump announced a ceasefire between Israel and Iran

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June 24, 2025
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on June 23, 2025
Finance

Markets edge higher Monday after Iran fires missiles at U.S. base in Qatar

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June 23, 2025

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