As C.I.A. director, William J. Burns was deeply focused on China and Russia when the Middle East conflict plunged him back ...

Israel’s government has approved a ceasefire agreement with Hamas, aiming to end the prolonged violence in the Gaza Strip.

There are hopes the ceasefire could eventually bring an end to the bloodiest and most destructive war ever fought between ...

President Alexander Stubb said the deal "ensures that the aid reaches the people in Gaza, who are in desperate need of ...