The UN says Lebanon is hosting 1.5 million Syrian refugees who have been there since the beginning of Syria’s conflict in 2011
'It is important to interpret this as part of a broader recalibration of military resources, rather than a reduction in U.S. engagement,' analyst says
The Kurdistan Region formally started its campaign on September 25, a date that coincides with the anniversary of its 2017 referendum for independence from Iraq
'A full-scale war between Hezbollah and Israel could be devastating for both parties,' US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says
Haitian leader calls for UN peacekeeping mission in Caribbean nation to quell violence
Researchers say Hezbollah wants to keep its 11-month conflict with Israel at low level despite suffering major blows in past week
The war in Ukraine, Sudan’s humanitarian crisis, and an escalation between Israel and Hezbollah dominated the second day of the United Nations General Assembly meetings. VOA's U.N. correspondent Margaret Besheer reports.
Lines of buses, cars extended for several kilometers from Syrian border beginning Monday; some families traveled by foot
Hamas demands UN take “immediate action” to end war in Gaza
Pentagon says Israeli ground invasion of Lebanon not imminent despite escalation
In statement to UN secretary-general, militants also say they will not take part in new cease-fire talks
Several long-standing issues have dogged relations between Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency
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