Middle East

Cyprus jails Syrian man over toddler death on overloaded migrant boat

The 3-year-old girl died from dehydration aboard a boat that was adrift for six days without adequate supplies of food and water

Iran's supreme leader criticizes proposed nuclear talks with US

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei says 'there should be no negotiations with such a government' but doesn't issue a direct order not to engage with Washington

USAID freeze threatens security of Syria's al-Hol camp

Trump sees US takeover of Gaza as ‘real estate transaction’

Trump says plan, as he sees it, would have no need for US 'boots on the ground'

Official warns of breaking point if amnesty law not implemented

Three religious and cultural projects restored in Mosul 

WHO: More routes out of Gaza needed to evacuate thousands who need lifesaving treatment

The UN health agency says up to 14,000 Palestinians need to be evacuated for trauma and cancer care, among other life-threatening conditions

US imposes new sanctions targeting Iran oil exports

The move focuses on an international network that facilitates the shipment of millions of barrels of Iranian oil to China

Iran leverages Hamas' release of hostages for propaganda purposes

Through coerced statements and choreographed release of captives, Iran amplifies Hamas’ effort to humiliate and implicate Israel during hostage swaps

Trump: Israel to hand Gaza over to US when war with Hamas ends

US leader says Palestinians would be dispersed to unspecified communities 'in the region'

2 years after quake disaster, Turkey's painful recovery continues

Quake killed more than 55,000 people and injured more than 107,000