Venezuela tensions as Trump intensifies military pressure on Maduro amid claims of drug trafficking and oil control.

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President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Masoud Pezeshkian, has announced a marked improvement in Iran’s relations with neighboring countries. In an interview with the website Khamenei.ir, ...

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After more than a decade of wars, from Syria to Gaza, the Middle East is exhausted by conflict. Is it ready to find another ...

Irish Times writers recount some of the biggest world news stories they covered this year and why they were significant ...

Iranian officials are emphasizing deterrence and diplomacy amid reports of Israeli concern over Tehran’s missile program and the risk of renewed escalation.