The State of Palestine is recognised as a sovereign nation by 147 countries, representing 75 percent of UN members.

Of every 100 infections last reported around the world, about 22 were reported from countries in Asia and the Middle East. The region is currently reporting a million new infections about every 6 ...

Subscribe to the Daily News Brief. The United States maintains a considerable military presence in the Middle East, with forces in more than a dozen countries and on ships throughout the region ...