The United Arab Emirates named the next two astronauts in its space program Saturday, including the country's first female astronaut. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the ruler of Dubai who also serves as the autocratically ruled country's prime minister and vice president, named...

Arab League secretary-general Ahmed Aboul Gheit arrived in Baghdad on Saturday for an official visit. Upon his arrival in the Iraqi capital, Aboul Gheit held talks with the country's foreign minister, Fuad Mohammed Hussein. They were set to discuss regional issues and bilateral...

Iran said Saturday it has begun mechanical tests on its newest advanced nuclear centrifuge, even as the five world powers that remain in a foundering 2015 nuclear deal with Iran attempt to bring the U.S. back into the agreement. Iran's IR-9 centrifuge, when operational, would have the...

The Israeli government has refrained from responding to a Palestinian request to hold legislative elections in East Jerusalem slated for May 22. The Palestinians have warned against canceling or postponing the entire electoral process in case Israel obstructs holding the polls in...