Middle East
Islamic State leader may be dead
Russia says airstrike took out more than 300 fighters, including terror group leader.
Israel talks to NZ again
NZ backs down over condemnation of settlements in Palestinian territory, Israel restores diplomatic ties.
Civilians 'killed by US troops'
A man and his two sons were killed when US troops opened fire after their vehicle hit a bomb in Afghanistan.
US soldiers killed in insider attack
Afghan soldier opens fire on Americans, killing two and wounding two others.
Syria's forgotten children
Escalating violence in Raqqa has displaced thousands of families. And their new journeys have only brought more misery.
Twin attack in Tehran
Islamic State claims responsibility for attacks that killed 12 at Iran's parliament and mausoleum.
Battle for Islamic State's capital
Cornered with strained finances, ISIS fighters are reeling as US-backed forces move in on Syrian city.
US wages new strike on Syrian troops
Troops killed after after US launches second strike on pro-Syrian forces within a month.
Trump sides with Saudis against Qatar
Recently the US president called Qatar a "friend", not anymore.
Air strikes kill women, children
US-led air strikes on the northern Syrian city of Raqqa have killed fleeing women and children.
Arab powers cut Qatar
The largest powers in the Arab world have cut ties with Qatar - and accused it of supporting Islamist militants.
Qatar rift threatens travel woes
Major international air travel disruption looks certain as Arab nations sever ties with oil-rich state.
Occupation has been a curse
OPINION: Israeli occupation has been a curse – a cancer that rots society from within, writes Tamar Louisson.
Trump wants to revive travel ban
US president asks Supreme Court to reinstate ban on six Muslim-majority countries.
'Robocop' joins Dubai police
Robotic policeman that can work 24/7 without requesting leave joins Dubai's police force.
Man joins Isis, then changes mind
American bus driver spent months buying groceries and doing chores for the Islamic State. Then he ran away.
Bombing victim 'just a little girl'
Australian-born Zynab was visiting family in Iraq, on her way to get an icecream, when the bomb exploded.
Car bomb kills at least 80
Powerful car bomb during morning rush hour has wounded more than 350 in the diplomatic area of Kabul.
IS targets online shoppers to kill
Islamic State issues a chilling call to its followers to use online classified websites to lure people to their deaths.
Bombings kill 31 in Iraq
Extremists fight back with insurgency-style attacks as Iraqi forces battle to regain territory in Mosul.
Bomber's brother 'plotted attack'
Hashim Abedi a "significant player" in plot targeting the UN's special envoy to Libya, security services say.
Dozens die as Ramadan begins
A suspected suicide bomber killed at least 14 people in Afghanistan on the first day of Ramadan.
Vessel capsizes, killing migrants
More than 30 migrants have died after their vessel capsizes off Libya's coast.
Trump's selfie awkwardness
Israeli politician gives US President a version of his aggressive handshake and attempts to take a selfie.
Iran must stop funding 'terrorists'
US President says Iran must immediately stop its financial and military support for "terrorists and militias".
Trump has hope for peace
US President believes new reasons to hope that peace and stability can be achieved in Middle East.
Trump prays at Western Wall
US President makes historic visit, standing before the holiest place where Jews are permitted to pray.
Trump tells Middle East to step up
US president tells Arab leaders to take the lead on fighting "Islamist extremism".
Trump seeks 'reset' with Islamic world
Despite attacking Muslims during his presidential campaign, Donald Trump is attempting a "reset" with the Islamic world.