US presidents traditionally take the oath on the steps of the US Capitol. However, dangerously freezing temperatures have ...

A ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict is set to begin, involving a hostage and prisoner exchange. Three Israeli hostages ...

AFTER more than 15 months of killing, the guns and bombs are expected to fall silent in Gaza this weekend. It goes without saying that such a respite is both welcome and should be embraced. Equally ...

Families of hostages held in Gaza are bracing for news of loved ones. Palestinians are preparing to receive freed detainees ...

A possible end of the 15-month war between Israel and Hamas could lead to broader stability in West Asia and allow hostages ...

NEW YORK, January 19. /TASS/. Steve Witkoff, the special envoy of US President-elect Donald Trump to the Middle East, is considering an opportunity of visiting the Gaza Strip, NBC television said.

Donald Trump and wife Melania were all smiles as they watched a fireworks display at one of the many celebrations being held ...

New York City’s Democratic mayor, who faces federal bribery charges, is defending his private meeting with President-elect ...

According to the newspaper, Trump told his advisers about the desire to visit China to strengthen relations with Chinese President Xi Jinping. No final decision was made but the elected US leader ...

In a pre-recorded statement on Saturday (Jan 18) seemingly to manage his coalition’s discontent, Netanyahu described the deal ...

An explosion was seen on the Gaza skyline from southern Israel early on Sunday morning ahead of the ceasefire between Israel ...

Its first stage will last six weeks, during which 33 of the remaining 98 hostages - women, children, men over 50, the ill and ...