Israeli ministers have given rare approval to 700 Palestinian homes in the part of the occupied West Bank under the country's full control while also approving 6,000 homes for settlers, an Israeli official said Wednesday. The official, speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed the...

An explosion Wednesday hit a bus travelling on a highway between two key cities in western Afghanistan, killing at least 34 passengers, including children, and injuring 17, officials said. Security has been deteriorating across Afghanistan, with the Taliban and Islamic State fighters...

Supporters have gathered outside a court in Hong Kong ahead of a court appearance by more than 40 protesters who have been charged with rioting. The supporters chanted "Reclaim Hong Kong" in a heavy rain Wednesday morning. They are protesting China's influence in the city's affairs....

The children's garment industry in Turkey has enhanced its customer diversity and production capacity by 30% thanks to Syrian manufacturers that fled the Syrian civil war and took refuge in Turkey. While the children's ready-to-wear market in Turkey continues to grow on a constant basis, Syrian...