Towing the line between diplomat and intelligence agent, Burns's trips to the region are shrouded under a cloak of mystery.

A warning on D.E.I.: The Trump administration on Wednesday threatened tens of thousands of federal employees with “adverse consequences” if they fail to report on colleagues who defy orders to purge ...

As C.I.A. director, William J. Burns was deeply focused on China and Russia when the Middle East conflict plunged him back ...

The leaders of the G7 countries said in a statement today they “fully endorse and will stand behind” the ceasefire agreement reached between Israel and Hamas, thanking Egpyt, Qatar ...

While the United States tries to spy on one of the hardest targets, Burns has also tried to reopen a dialogue with Beijing, ...

Israel and Hamas agreed on the first draft of a ceasefire deal on Wednesday (January 15, 2025), signalling the biggest step yet toward an end to the conflict. Among other things, the 60-day ...

Hamas said on Friday that obstacles that arose in relation to the terms of the Gaza ceasefire agreement have been resolved, according to a statement issued by the group. From the Israel side, the ...

Hamas warned Israel that the ongoing airstrikes in Gaza could kill the remaining captives before the break-through cease-fire and hostage exchange deal even begins ...

Israel on Thursday accused Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas of backtracking on parts of the Gaza ceasefire deal announced the previous day. "Hamas has reneged on parts of the agreement reached ...

Two Hamas leaders rejected on Thursday Israeli allegations that the Palestinian militant group was backtracking on elements of the Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal announced the day before.

Gaza Strip, Palestinian Territories: Hamas's armed wing warned on Thursday that Israel's continuing air strikes and shelling in Gaza, despite the announcement of a ceasefire deal, endangered ...