Israel strikes Lebanon and Gaza after major rocket attack

Israel's military says it has struck targets linked to Palestinian militant group Hamas inside Lebanon and across the Gaza Strip.

Israel closes Al-Aqsa mosque till end of Ramadan after clashes

 Israeli authorities announced Tuesday they were closing Jerusalem's flashpoint Al-Aqsa mosque compound to non-Muslim visitors after a series of clashes between worshippers and police.

Islamic State Claims Yemen Bombings That Killed 42

Islamic State militants claimed responsibility for a wave of bombings Monday that killed at least 42 people in southern Yemen.

Israel denies cutting water supplies to West Bank

Israel's national water company has denied cutting crucial water supplies to large parts of the occupied West Bank during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, saying there was only broad reduction in water supply to the Palestinian territory.

Israel cuts water supplies to West Bank during Ramadan

Israel's national water company has cut crucial water supplies to large areas of the occupied-West Bank, leaving tens of thousands of Palestinians without access to safe drinking water during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.

'Humanitarian Pause' to Begin in Yemen Friday

The United Nations has announced a humanitarian pause in fighting will begin Friday in Yemen, providing a break in Saudi-led airstrikes and fighting with the Houthi militia that will allow aid to reach millions of Yemenis around the country.

Pakistani PM suspends execution of death penalties during Ramadan

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has ordered suspension of the executions of death penalties during the Muslims holy month of Ramadan beginning in the country on Friday, officials said on Thursday.

Ramadan begins Thursday in many Arab, African countries

Thirteen Arab countries and a number of African nations announced that the Islamic holy month of Ramadan will start on Thursday.