Category: 3. Middle East

A total of 135 cardinals from across the world, all below the age of 80, are eligible to take part in the secret vote.

The Vatican has announced that a conclave to elect the new leader of the Roman Catholic Church after the death of Pope Francis…

Islamabad, Pakistan – Tensions between India and Pakistan have soared since the April 22 attack on tourists in the scenic resort town of Pahalgam in Indian-administered Kashmir, in which at least 26 people were killed.

Both countries have…

The world’s highest court is hearing evidence that Israel has breached its obligations as a UN member by banning and repeatedly bombing UN targets and by cutting off humanitarian aid to Gaza. Soraya Lennie has the story.

Palestinian envoy tells court aid used as a ‘weapon of war’ as Israeli foreign minister condemns ‘delegitimisation’ of his country.

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has opened hearings to gauge Israel’s responsibility for the…

Millions of Canadians are queuing up to cast their ballots on Monday in the country’s 45th election to select a new government.

The elections are taking place in the shadow of a trade war with the United States, and at a time of economic…

Food prices in the Gaza Strip have risen by 527 per cent, according to the Chamber of Commerce in the territory, due to Israel’s blockade and its prevention of goods and humanitarian aid from entering.

In a…

Israel today accused the International Court of Justice (ICJ) of “anti-Semitism”, saying it will not attend hearings about its obligations to ensure and facilitate urgently needed humanitarian assistance to…

Israel reiterates demand that Iran’s nuclear programme be dismantled after Tehran and Washington report positive third round.

Iran has accused Israel of “brazenly” trying to scupper negotiations as talks with the United States over…