Middle East

'How Jimmy Carter kept me alive in Iran'

'How Jimmy Carter kept me alive in Iran'

Marine Rocky Sickmann, an Iran hostage, credits Carter for his survival. Despite public criticism, Carter worked tirelessly for their release. Sickmann was inspired by Carter's service.

Israeli settlers in West Bank see Trump win as chance to push on

Israeli settlers in West Bank see Trump win as chance to push on

Israeli settlers in the West Bank view the territory as their biblical land, seeking annexation, emboldened by Trump. Palestinians face demolitions and displacement.

The woman using AI to bring aid to civilians in war-torn Lebanon

The woman using AI to bring aid to civilians in war-torn Lebanon

Lebanese engineer creates WhatsApp chatbot "Aid Bot" to streamline aid for war displaced. It connects needs with supplies via volunteer network.

Lebanon President Joseph Aoun starts consultations for PM selection

Lebanon President Joseph Aoun starts consultations for PM selection

Lebanon's President Aoun consults MPs to pick a PM. Mikati & Salam are frontrunners. PM faces reforms, economic crisis, war aftermath.

Trump’s ‘all hell’ comments a threat to Hamas, says US VP-elect Vance

Trump’s ‘all hell’ comments a threat to Hamas, says US VP-elect Vance

Vance sees a possible Israel-Hamas deal due to "Hamas consequences" concerns, citing Trump's threat. Talks continue despite no ceasefire. Hamas support rises.

Death threats, interrogation: Why football referee Mahsa Ghorbani left Iran

Death threats, interrogation: Why football referee Mahsa Ghorbani left Iran

<p>Masha Ghorbani of Iran is a pioneering female football referee who has steadfastly defied social and governmental restrictions ...