Following criticism of statement defending government's decision to find ways to live with the virus, interior minister says comments 'should have been worded differently'

William Burns visits Israel for talks focused on Iran; reportedly given dossier describing Ebrahim Raisi as a demented extremist who can't be negotiated with

Jewish lawyer turned media kingpin found success with megastars such as Michael Jackson and Bruce Springsteen, but earned reputation for volatile, churlish attitude

Manager Eric Holtz ends four-year stint as skipper days after team fails to medal in Japan despite high hopes for squad of mostly US-based players

Army publishes photo of Sheikh Abdullah bin Ahmad al Khalifa shaking hands with Tal Kelman, in further sign of strengthening alliance between countries

Muslim leaders ask Biden administration to release custom-made tiles bearing Quran texts confiscated by customs officials, suggest anti-Islam sentiment may be behind move

Prime minister, top security officials sit down with visiting US spy chief amid growing regional tensions involving Tehran

'I will not forget this reception my whole life,' says gold medal gymnast to hundreds of supporters gathered at airport to greet her after Tokyo victory