VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV asked people to fast Friday to pray for peace and justice in the Middle East and Ukraine, issuing a special appeal as he returned to the Vatican from summer vacation.

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday it was important that Middle Eastern countries join the Abraham Accords, which aim to normalize diplomatic ties with Israel, saying it will ensure peace in the region.

Data center company Khazna is building the backbone for the giant Stargate venture in the Middle East with leading AI companies.

In a world where the pace of change shows no signs of slowing, innovation leaders must rethink not just what they work on but how they work.

Reliance Industries is likely to shift back to its traditional Middle Eastern sources for oil if India yields to pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump to cut Russian imports, trade sources said.

Analyzing the escalating conflict in the Middle East involving Iran, Israel, and Hezbollah. Understand the key players and potential implications of this developing situation.

Social media users are vowing to never refer to the Middle East again after heaving activist Nawal El Saadawi refer to the phrase as 'colonial language.'

The Middle East civil aviation market is one of the most dynamic and fast-growing globally. Valued at $28.38bn in 2025 and projected to reach $35.19bn by 2030, it is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.

While Texas Roadhouse is named after an American state, the chain restaurant has locations in four Middle Eastern countries. Here's what the menu is like.

The Middle East analyst Aaron David Miller on how the latest attacks on Iran have changed the balance of power in the region. For decades, Israel has wanted the support of the US in bombing the ...

Middle Eastern investment firm Axight Capital has emerged as a potential final bidder in the $2.5 billion-plus tussle for La Trobe Financial, as interested buyers prepare to lob their best offers for the non-bank lender and asset manager.