President Trump is returning to the White House on Friday evening, after wrapping up his 4-day trip to the Middle East, which included stops in Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.

If his first term in the White House is any indication, President-elect Donald Trump is likely to keep the Middle East high on his agenda. During his first four years, Trump made history by ...

One of the Middle East’s most intractable conflicts may be nearing its end, with ramifications that will be felt far and wide. For half a century, Kurdish militants have fought Turkey for ...

A senior Israeli defense official on Monday said President Donald Trump's upcoming visit to the Middle East is the "window of opportunity" to secure a hostage deal, otherwise Israel will initiate ...

President Trump’s plans for the Middle East are now coming into view, and they appear to be quite grand. But it is a big mistake to focus on grand plans for transformation rather than U.S ...

President Donald Trump has, in the past, described America’s military involvement in the Middle East as “the worst decision ever made” and came into office vowing to “end these endless ...

The US ordered its nuclear-powered aircraft carrier to remain in the Middle East and a second vessel is en route with Middle East tensions at a fever pitch following Iran’s attack on Israel ...

Amir Daftari is a Newsweek reporter based in London, specializing in global affairs with a focus on the Middle East. He joined Newsweek in 2024 from the United Nations and has previously worked at ...

The U.S. is adding to its military presence in the Middle East in an effort to help defend Israel from possible attacks by Iran and its proxies in the coming days, as well as to protect U.S ...

Panelists on Washington Week With The Atlantic joined to discuss. Trump’s Middle East visit comes at a crucial time, as America’s role and influence in the world under his leadership are being ...

Current political and economic issues succinctly explained. The United States maintains a considerable military presence in the Middle East, with forces in more than a dozen countries and on ships ...

Amira El-Fekki is a Newsweek reporter based in Dubai. Her focus is reporting on politics and society in the Middle East. She has in depth knowledge of Arab communities and has covered human rights ...