The last challenger seen as a potential threat to the re-election of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi abruptly ended his campaign on Tuesday after the army accused him of violating military law by running for office without permission. A security source and members of the...

The Turkish army was Tuesday engaged in intense clashes with Kurdish militia inside Syria as the United States voiced alarm Ankara's operation could endanger attempts to bring peace to the conflict-torn country. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan vowed at the funeral of the first Turkish...

Decrying the worsening situation in the besieged Eastern Ghouta region, the head of Syria’s opposition delegation said Monday that helping civilians must be prioritized. “The situation in Eastern Ghouta is causing serious concern, and the last three months were the worst ever for...

Russian pension funds are considering investing in Saudi Arabian state oil major Aramco when it lists its stock in a move to strengthen the partnership between the world's two top oil producers, Russia's top state investment officer said. The head of Russia's Direct Investment Fund,...