Current political and economic issues succinctly explained. The United States maintains a considerable military presence in the Middle East, with forces in more than a dozen countries and on ships ...

The 3-year-old discovered a scarab amulet dating to the Middle Bronze era during an outing ... Some 2 billion Muslims around the globe gathered with loved ones to celebrate the end of the fasting ...

(credit: CHAIM GOLDBEG/FLASH90) Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu unveiled a revised Middle East map at the September 2024 UN General Assembly, underscoring the Kurds’ critical role in the region.

Amir Daftari is a Newsweek reporter based in London, specializing in global affairs with a focus on the Middle East. He joined Newsweek in 2024 from the United Nations and has previously worked at ...