VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV asked people to fast Friday to pray for peace and justice in the Middle East and Ukraine, issuing a special appeal as he returned to the Vatican from summer vacation.

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday it was important that Middle Eastern countries join the Abraham Accords, which aim to normalize diplomatic ties with Israel, saying it will ensure peace in the region.

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Combat veteran Graham Platner enters 2026 Senate race as Democrat challenging Republican Susan Collins in Maine with focus on healthcare and veterans.

Reliance Industries is likely to shift back to its traditional Middle Eastern sources for oil if India yields to pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump to cut Russian imports, trade sources said.

Bai-Tee Bakery, a new 24-hour Middle Eastern cafe from Spain Wine Bar owner Peter Elias, has opened in Ocean City, offering French-inspired dishes, croissants and house-made specialties.

Analyzing the escalating conflict in the Middle East involving Iran, Israel, and Hezbollah. Understand the key players and potential implications of this developing situation.

Social media users are vowing to never refer to the Middle East again after heaving activist Nawal El Saadawi refer to the phrase as 'colonial language.'

The Middle East civil aviation market is one of the most dynamic and fast-growing globally. Valued at $28.38bn in 2025 and projected to reach $35.19bn by 2030, it is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.

Donald Trump has sharply criticized John Bolton, labeling him a \"lowlife\" and disavowing any prior knowledge of the FBI raid on Bolton's Maryland home