Friedman’s dreamscape for the Middle East makes no sense on any level.  Even former secretary of state Antony Blinken eventually recognized that Israel has “systematically undermined the capacity and legitimacy of the only viable alternative to Hamas,

Lebanon’s new government should prioritize protecting and promoting human rights, accountability, transparency, and the rule of law.

The United Nations refugee chief says some 200,000 refugees have returned to Syria from neighboring countries since the government of Bashar Assad was overthrown last month

Tribune News NetworkDohaDoha Film Institute (DFI) has announced the recipients of its 2024 Fall Grants, which continues to support emerging and established filmmakers from the Arab world and beyond. The selection includes an exciting array of projects across various stages of production,

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) calls on all parties to the conflict to ensure the protection of civilians in Lebanon following the extension of the ceasefire agreement until February 18.

Iran's loss of influence in Lebanon and Syria has helped to spark a shift in attitude among Arab leaders.

Lebanon boasts a reputation in the Arab world that its years of deep crises have not erased. An Arab politician and friend telephoned me a few days ago to express his delight with how Lebanon is making its way back to its sons and supporters after long painful years.

Iraq will not be negatively affected by the weakening of Iran's influence in the Middle East, Iraq's deputy parliament speaker said, with Baghdad looking to chart its own diplomatic path in the region and limit the power of armed groups.

Iran holds tremendous sway inside Iraq despite the presence of US troops, setting up a tug-of-war for the incoming Trump administration.

Tents were set up along the roads leading to the shrine to provide services and rest for the pilgrims. Iraqi security forces were deployed extensively to secure the annual event, which typically attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors from across Iraq and beyond.

The second batch of Israeli hostages set to be released by Hamas this weekend are four female soldiers. That's according to an advocacy group representing the captives’ family members, who

Earleen Fisher, an editor and writer whose career across five decades with The Associated Press gave her a front-row seat to some of the late 20th century’s most chaotic and challenging news stories,