The Israeli army said it attacked targets in the northern Gaza Strip late Thursday after Palestinian militants launched explosive balloons from the territory into Israel. In a brief statement, the army said airstrikes struck "infrastrucure used for underground activities" by Gaza's ruling...

Precious wheat spilled out of disembowelled silos, mixing with soot, debris and cement: Beirut's port blast has gutted Lebanon's largest grain storage and sparked public panic over bread shortages. The annihilation of the port in Tuesday's explosion has further strained food access for a...

The International Monetary Fund urged Lebanese officials Thursday to break an "impasse" and move ahead with reforms after a massive Beirut blast devastated the capital and cost the crisis-hit country billions in damages. "It is essential to overcome the impasse in the discussions on...

Brian Hook, the US pointman on Iran behind President Donald Trump's hardline push, has resigned, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced Thursday. Elliott Abrams, a key figure in the Iraq war, will take over while still keeping his job seeking to topple Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro,...