US says Syria's transitional government a possible step forward The State Department voiced cautious optimism over the new cabinet, which includes members of Syria’s Christian, Alawite, Druze and Kurdish minorities. Syria
Exclusive Iraq seeks more compensation from Turkey, 'blocks' reopening of Kurds' oil pipeline Disputes over oil revenues and arbitration claims have kept the Kurdish pipeline closed. By Amberin Zaman Reporting on geopolitics, minorities, human rights, culture
Meet Eli Sharvit, Trump critic and Netanyahu's outsider nominee to lead Shin Bet In a surprise move, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has nominated former Israeli naval commander Eli Sharvit to become Shin Bet chief despite his lack of intelligence experience. Israel
Morocco's economic growth slows as drought, locusts deplete farmland The North African country is grappling with a sixth year of drought, the longest in Morocco’s modern history. Morocco
In photos: Muslims celebrate Eid el-Fitr across the Middle East Muslims in the Middle East came together on Sunday and Monday to celebrate the end of Ramadan. Saudi Arabia
Iran's IRGC says US troops in 'glass room' after Trump threat: What to know The comments follow President Donald Trump repeating his assertion that the United States will “bomb” Iran if it does not agree to a new agreement on its nuclear program. Iran
