U.S. Senators Decry Decision To Hold Off On New Russia Sanctions

U.S. senators have criticized President Donald Trump for not imposing new sanctions on Russia after his administration released a list of 210 officials and billionaires from the country's ruling elite, exposing them to scrutiny and potential future punitive measures.

Israel, Lebanon Argue Over Disputed Offshore Energy Block

Afghan Spy Chief, Interior Minister In Pakistan To Discuss Cooperation

The Afghan intelligence chief and interior minister have traveled to Islamabad to discuss cooperation on security issues with Pakistani officials following a series of deadly attacks in Afghanistan.

Saudi Arabia Says It Has Seized Over $100 Billion In Corruption Purge

Saudi Arabia's government has arranged to seize more than $100 billion through financial settlements with businessmen and officials detained in its crackdown on corruption.

'Human Error' Blamed For Reclassification Of Afghan War Data

The U.S. military has said that "a human error in labeling" led to the accidental classification of previously available information about the war in Afghanistan.

CIA Chief Says Russia Will Try To Meddle In Mid-Term Elections

CIA Director Mike Pompeo has said Russia will target U.S. mid-term elections in November as part of the Kremlin's efforts to influence domestic politics across the West.

Trump: 'We Don't Want To Talk With The Taliban'

U.S. President Donald Trump has rejected the possibility of negotiations with the Taliban anytime soon following a series of deadly attacks in Afghanistan.

Sochi Conference On Syria Opens Despite Opposition Boycott

Delegates have gathered in the southern Russian city of Sochi for a two-day conference aimed at helping resolve the seven-year civil war in Syria, but the main groups opposing the Syrian government are boycotting the event.

Aden Gripped By Fresh Fighting As Yemen Rivals Battle For Control

Kremlin Alleges U.S. 'Oligarchs List' Aimed To Influence Election

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov says that Moscow believes a hotly anticipated U.S. list of rich Russians seen as close to President Vladimir Putin is an attempt to meddle in the country's March 18 election.

Iraq To Build Oil Refinery In Fao With Chinese Firms, Plans 3 Others