( The New Arab )- International efforts to end the Syria war are taking place along two rival tracks, with peace talks due in Geneva on Tuesday overshadowed by a competing process in Astana. Observers say the UN is battling to compete with Astana's momentum after a deal to create four...

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas began a three-day visit to India Monday with a tour of an IT facility that is helping Ramallah build a high-end tech hub. Abbas, who arrived late Sunday, will hold talks on the Middle East peace process, among other issues, with Prime Minister Narendra...

(Zaman Al Wasl)- At least 15 civilians have been killed Monday in the US-led coalition strikes on border town with Iraq, ISIS news agency said. Amaq agency said the deadly strike that hit Albukamal town had also let 35 peple wounded. A nother U.S.-led...

North Korea said Monday it had successfully tested a new type of rocket in its latest missile launch, as analysts said it showed an unprecedented range that brought U.S. bases in the Pacific within reach. Sunday's launch was of a "new ground-to-ground medium long-range strategic ballistic...