Global body warns that Ramallah government faces a financing gap that could exceed $1.8 billion for 2019, driven by declining aid flows and unresolved transfer of taxes from Israel

At 1.00 a.m Election Committee begins counting 'double envelopes' with votes of soldiers, prisoners and diplomats; no change in mandates and coalition deadlock persists

Iranian media says President Hassan Rouhani and his foreign minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif have not yet received visas and could miss gathering

Picture from 2001 show liberal Canadian leader wearing a turban and robe, with dark makeup on his hands, face and neck at Arabian Nights-themed event

A different prime minister could help heal rift with Democrats and the American Jewish community, leaders say

Reports say strike hits base belonging to Popular Mobilization Force for second time in two days; some have blamed Israel for attacks

Accompanying Abbas on trip to Norway, Riyad al-Maliki says Palestinians open to restarting negotiations with next Israeli leader

US president promises to reveal details on new sanctions against the Islamic Republic within two days

In latest tally, blocs no closer to receiving 61 seats needed for Knesset majority without secularist Liberman

US president appears to distance himself from embattled PM, says race is 'very close' and 'we'll see what happens'