Syrian government signs breakthrough deal with Kurdish-led forces
The agreement marked a major victory for Damascus in its quest to unify the country, as violent unrest continues to grip Syria’s coastal region.
Israel widens Hezbollah strikes, hitting Lebanese cities beyond border area VIEW
Israel’s military warned civilians to leave Baalbek in the Bekaa Valley via three routes. The city had largely been spared Israeli bombardment until this week.
World opens to the Taliban despite their shredding of women’s rights
Taliban officials have scored a series of diplomatic victories this year that have started a subtle shift toward normalizing their government.
The rise, and fall, and rise again of Imran Khan
The success of candidates aligned with former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s party in last week’s election was a stunning upset in Pakistani politics.
Shocking opposition victory throws Pakistan into chaos
The party of Imran Khan, the jailed former prime minister, took the most seats, surprising the country’s military rulers and fueling a political crisis.