Asian stocks rose on Tuesday after Federal Reserve Governor Lael Brainard calmed global markets with remarks that appeared to reduce the prospects of a near-term interest rate hike. The dollar, on the other hand, nursed losses against its peers after Brainard reiterated her dovish views and...

Libyan forces loyal to eastern commander Khalifa Haftar said on Monday they had tightened their control over four major oil ports, casting a Western-backed project to unite Libya and revive oil exports into deep uncertainty. Haftar's forces met little resistance as they seized the terminals...

Syrian opposition forces have taken control of an 845 square kilometer (326 square mile) area of northern Syria as part of Operation Euphrates Shield, the Turkish military said Monday. The operation was launched on Aug. 24 to clear the Turkey-Syria border of Daesh terrorists, using Syrian...

At least 48 people have been wounded in a bomb attack that hit eastern Turkey's Van province Monday, near the governor's office and the headquarters of the ruling Justice and Development (AK) Party.  A bomb-laden vehicle exploded at 10.50 a.m. local time (0750GMT) near the police...