Top Gulf official offers glimmer of hope on Trump-Iran nuclear talks as threat of war hangs over region

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A senior United Arab Emirates official says he is cautiously optimistic about negotiations between the United States and Iran, citing progress through Qatari mediation over the past days, even as fears of renewed military confrontation continue to grip the Middle East. “We see some progress. … We hope that both […]
Gunman opens fire from moving car in European tourist hotspot, leaving 6 dead and at least 15 wounded

Małopolska Police and MPK S.A. confirmed a Polish gunman opened fire at a popular tourist destination in Kraków on Saturday, killing six people and wounding at least fifteen more. Of the six dead, four are women and two are men, according to Małopolska Police. Shooting from a moving vehicle, the gunman allegedly targeted people at […]
Paris agitators defy police orders, renew nationwide protests centered in Paris

Protesters in France are continuing to demonstrate in Paris and across the nation despite police prohibitions on gatherings in the capital. The Paris Police Prefecture denied numerous formal requests for permits allowing protests in various areas of the city, citing October riots that led to thousands of arrests and violent clashes between protesters and law […]
Israeli president taps Netanyahu rival to form government as coalition battle looms

Israeli President Isaac Herzog announced Saturday that he has chosen opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot to form the country’s next government, handing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s chief rival the first opportunity to build a coalition following an inconclusive national election. Herzog announced his decision on Nov. 7, but the formal presentation of the mandate is scheduled […]