Syria’s parliament has approved contracts for oil exploration with two Russian companies in an effort to boost production hit by more than eight years of war and Western sanctions. State news agency SANA said the deals cover exploration and production in three blocs, including an oilfield...

In an open letter days ahead of a historic impeachment vote, nearly 800 historians have urged the House of Representatives to impeach U.S. President Donald Trump. Citing a "clear and present danger to the Constitution", the historians -- including Ron Chernow, John Meacham, and Douglas...

Israel has approved the export of gas from its offshore reserves to Egypt, a spokeswoman said Tuesday, with a major reservoir expected to begin operations imminently. The Monday approval by Energy Minister Yuval Steinitz was part of a long process under which Israel will transform from an...

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said Tuesday American sanctions against the Islamic Republic will not last for long. Speaking at a press conference before flying to Malaysia, Rouhani said world countries are seeking to establish friendly relations with Iran. "The American pressure...