Category: 3. Middle East

Iranians of all religions and walks of life mark the ancient Persian festival of Yalda Sunday, though many say economic hardships fanned by international sanctions will put a damper on this year’s celebrations.

Yalda falls on the winter solstice…

The government on Sunday formally announced that 11 new settlements will be established in the West Bank, along with the legalization or recognition of eight illegal outposts and settlement “neighborhoods” as official settlements.

The…

PARIS, Dec 21 (Reuters) – France will build a new aircraft carrier to boost its capacities as a maritime power, President Emmanuel Macron told French troops gathered at a military base in Abu Dhabi on Sunday.

“The decision to launch this vast…

Welcome to The Times of Israel’s Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what’s happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world.

Military correspondent Emanuel Fabian joins host Amanda Borschel-Dan for today’s…

European soccer’s governing body has handed Israel’s Maccabi Tel Aviv a one-game ban on selling tickets to away supporters due to their behavior at a recent European fixture, and fined the club €20,000 ($23,416).

The penalties were…