Nicosia inks its first agreement to develop massive offshore Aphrodite field, estimated to contain over four trillion cubic feet of fuel

Naval effort aims to protect shipping in the troubled Strait of Hormuz after a string of attacks blamed on Iran

Report says Jordanian FM reiterated during visit by national security adviser that Naharayim, Tzofor will return to Amman's control; local official says access to end Sunday

Violence across Iraq kills over 280 as demonstrators encroach on government offices and demand end to corruption, unemployment

Tehran's hybrid war strategy has secured it an advantage over US and allies in region, who have no effective response, according to major report by UK think tank

Turkish official says Asma Fawzi Muhammad Al-Qubaysi revealed 'a lot of information' about the IS chief, jihadist group's inner workings

Former US national security adviser could be a star witness for House inquiry, and would testify against strong opposition from White House

US calls blocking of UN official from nuclear site an 'outrageous provocation,' warns Tehran to not 'test the international community's resolve'

Police spokesman says Palestinian minister was recently detained on suspicions that he violated a law that bans PA activity in the city

PM accuses Islamic Republic of lying about alleged atomic facility in Tehran; Gantz calls resumption of work at Fordo a 'wake-up call for the world'