A series of suicide bombings and attacks in southern Syria, including a suicide bomber who struck at a busy vegetable market, killed 70 people on Wednesday, state media and local activists reported, blaming Islamic State militants for the carnage. The attacks, the worst in recent...

Pakistanis headed to the polls early Wednesday to elect a new government for the next five years, officials and local media reported. Footage aired on local station Geo TV showed voters queuing outside polling stations in the capital Islamabad as well as in Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar,...

Qatar has launched a major project aimed at expanding its Al-Udeid Airbase, according to the Qatar News Agency (QNA). On Tuesday, Prime Minister (and Defense Minister) Khalid bin Mohammad Al Attiyah presided over a ceremony marking the launch of the expansion project, QNA reported....

British Prime Minister Theresa May said Tuesday she would now lead negotiations with the European Union, shifting the focus of the Brexit department toward preparing for Britain’s departure from the bloc. A special unit within May’s office has played an increasing role in Brexit talks during...