Health Ministry says strain found among unvaccinated travelers, adds that 'there is still no clear information' on the variant or its impact

Experts caution against linking strain to virus surge in country; researchers investigating whether it's a 'variant of concern'

Increased mask-wearing, possible herd immunity in some areas floated as potential reasons for declining infections in world's second-most populous country

Ron Malka says impossible to know yet who was behind attack but 'Iran is an option'; diplomatic mission's activities continuing under high alert as investigation proceeds

Ron Malka says Friday explosion near embassy 'could have ended differently in other circumstances'; letter claiming responsibility cites killings of Iranian officials

Players from the two countries join in first-ever friendly chess competition

Celebrations held in ancestral village of the new American VP, whose mother was born in the country: 'I wish she does such a damn good job'

Authorities hope to administer shots to hundreds of millions, but questions over homemade vaccine are among hurdles the ambitious plan is facing

Emergency authorization given for British shot amid demands for greater transparency over inoculation developed by Indian company Bharat Biotech

Nahoum & Sons' fruit cakes and Middle Eastern pastries are known far and wide. The only thing that's changed since 1902 is the clientele