"To be honest, the Alawites clearly ask for international protection," a former Syrian diplomat told Newsweek.

Alawieh, 34, who also worked at Rhode Island Hospital, traveled to Lebanon to see her parents but ... in an email that was obtained by the Globe. Get Rhode Map A weekday briefing from veteran ...

By Malak Shalaby Before modern borders, before passports, before Google Maps—these Middle Eastern countries were already thriving. From ancient civilizations to empires that shaped art, science, and ...

For years, the country has failed to enact financial and governance overhauls required by lenders. The recent fighting has ...

Lebanon's new leadership faces immense challenges after years of financial collapse, political turmoil, and war. With ...

Officials say negotiations would also include the future of Israeli military outposts in Lebanon and of Lebanese prisoners still held in Israel. By Adam Rasgon Reporting from Jerusalem Israel and ...

Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency reported. The settlers crossed into the tomb, on the outskirts of the border town of Houla, under the cover of “a religious visit to the site organized by the ...

Faithful to its ongoing commitment to supporting Lebanon, a high-level delegation ... “free from political, sectarian, or religious considerations.” Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam ...

Borne out of Lebanon’s Shia in response to Israel's 1982 invasion, Hezbollah enjoys strong support within the community. And though it is opposed by parties that represent other religious ...

The Druze, an Arab minority who practise a religion originally derived from Islam, live in an area straddling Lebanon, Syria, Israel and the Golan Heights, connected across the borders by a web of ...

US aims to curb Hezbollah influence in Lebanon financial system Candidates include asset management heads, IMF official Reforms needed for IMF talks and reconstruction support BEIRUT/WASHINGTON ...