A senior US intelligence official said the strikes, which reportedly killed 57 pro-Syrian regime fighters, targeted warehouses serving as a pipeline for components that support Iran's nuclear programme.
Lebanon's handling of the virus surge amid a deepening economic crisis has been under scrutiny, with many saying hesitant policies have failed to contain the spread of the disease.
Warnock, Ossoff win in Georgia, handing Democrats Senate control
Democrats won both Georgia Senate seats, and with them, the US Senate majority.
'Suspicious object' found on oil tanker off Iraq
Sailors feared the discovery of a limpet mine on the MT Pola, involved in transferring oil to a vessel owned by a shipping company traded in the ...
Bahrain second nation to grant Pfizer shot emergency use
Bahrain has become the second nation in the world to grant an emergency-use authorization for the Pfizer-BioNTech corovavirus vaccine.
'Israel killed Iranian scientist' with 'remote-controlled machine gun': reports
An Iranian report claimed the scientist who founded the country's nuclear programme was killed by a 'remote-controlled machine gun'.
Turkey's new virus figures confirm experts' worst fears
With the government now reporting all positive coronavirus tests, Turkey is one of the worst-hit countries in Europe.
Georgia to release report on presidential race hand tally
Georgia will release its tally to put to rest criticism from Trump and his allies over voter counting.
Iraqis working with US fear reprisal from Iran-backed militias
There are serious concerns among translators who worked with US coalition forces in Iraq over their personal information being made available to ...
Obituary: Prince Khalifa bin Salman, Bahrain's long-serving prime minister
Holding office until his death at 84, Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al-Khalifa was one of the world's longest-serving prime ministers.
Ethiopia nears war as PM orders military confrontation
Observers have worried for months about the growing tensions and their implications for the long-turbulent Horn of Africa region.
Iran building underground nuclear facility: UN watchdog
Iran continues to stockpile greater amounts of low-enriched uranium, but does not appear to possess enough to produce a weapon, Rafael Grossi, ...
Canada forms probe into Iran downing of Ukraine plane
Canada has decided to look into the downing of a Ukrainian jetliner.
Jordan deports husband of US-wanted Palestinian Ahlam al-Tamimi
The husband of Ahlam al-Tamimi was expelled from Jordan after authorities refused to renew his residency permit.
Trump is urged to intervene in US-Saudi national trial
President Trump has been asked by US representatives to raise al-Haidar's case 'with the highest levels' of the Saudi government.
Migrants accuse Greece of pushing them out to sea
The Turkish coast guard says it rescued over 300 migrants 'pushed back by Greek elements to Turkish waters' this month alone.
Bahrain says it broke up Iran-backed militant attack plot
Bahraini authorities say that they foiled a plot by Iran-backed militants to attack diplomats and foreigners earlier this year amid heightened ...
Experts: Libya rivals UAE, Russia, Turkey violate UN embargo
The new report follows a warning last week from the top UN official for Libya that the oil-rich country is at 'a decisive turning ...
UN chief warns of famine risk in Yemen
The United Nations has said four countries are at particular risk of famine: Yemen, South Sudan, Congo and northeast Nigeria.
Biden slams Trump over alleged mocking of war dead
Biden described as 'deplorable' the alleged comments by Trump described fallen soldiers as 'losers' and 'suckers'.
Dubai government pumped $2 billion into Emirates airline: report
The Dubai government has helped keep its star airline afloat during difficult economic times.
'End of the world': Countdown to Beirut's devastating blast
More than 180 people were killed when an explosion rocked the Lebanese capital earlier this month, devastating much of the city and changing ...
Former sailor details misconduct by SEALs pulled from Iraq
A female ex-sailor revealed horrible misconduct committed by Navy SEALS in Iraq.
There is growing opposition to US arms deals with Saudi Arabia.