Hospitals warn of need to postpone treatment and long lines caused by shortage of medical teams and administrative staff even before peak of current wave caused by highly infectious Omicron

Confidential UN report seen by Wall Street Journal says boats used to transport arms for Houthi rebels originating in China, Russia and Islamic Republic left from southeastern Iranian harbor of Jask

Ramy Shaath, son of a prominent Palestinian politician, was deported after more than two years in pre-trial detention over allegations of having ties with Muslim Brotherhood; Macron congratulates 48-year-old on his release

One of the world's biggest Masonic collections reveals secret society's struggle against Nazi regime in Europe, and includes priceless artifacts such as the first edition of the earliest Masonic constitution written in 1723

Cabinet members say public confused due to constant policy shifts and ample discrepancies; 'We will find a way to balance a functioning economy with an efficient pandemic management policy,' PM reassures

Women in Israel seeking to terminate a pregnancy must face a legally mandated committee for permission; chief health officer promotes reforms to streamline procedure