China called for a ceasefire. But despite its recent history of mediation in the region, its role was limited this time.

A fragile cease-fire in the Middle East and an oil supply chain without significant disruptions have helped keep gas prices ...

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It’s not just a diminished Iran and its impact on Hamas that gives hostage families hope. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin ...

This week's whipsaw chain of events involving Iran, Israel and the United States that culminated in a surprise ceasefire has ...

The entrance to the U.S. Embassy in Tehran, Iran, where 63 people are being held hostage, seen in 1980. Graffiti on the wall ...

The Russian defense minister said that Russia strongly condemned the actions of Israel and the US and declared its readiness to help de-escalate the conflict ...

France's military took part in efforts to stop Iranian drones targeting Israel prior to this week's ceasefire, the country's ...

President Donald Trump’s decision to bomb Iran is a major surprise. The attack came right after he announced he would decide whether or not to enter the war between Iran ...

Firefighters are responding to a grass fire that started near North Auburn on Wednesday afternoon, officials said. According to Cal Fire, the fire is burning near Bell Road and Orr Creek Lane.

It could be curtains for everybody with World War Three, nuclear war, and I’m trying to stop that. I’m terrified, horrified, ...

China hosted defence ministers from Iran and Russia for a meeting in its eastern seaside city of Qingdao on Thursday against ...