Middle East
Iran’s repression of protesters and women amounts to ‘crimes against humanity,’ UN report says
March 9, 2024
Iran’s repression of protesters and women amounts to ‘crimes against humanity,’ UN report says
CNN — Iran’s “repression of peaceful protests” and “institutional discrimination against women and girls” has led to human rights violations,…
US could take 2 months and 1,000 troops to construct floating pier to deliver aid to Gaza, Pentagon says
March 9, 2024
US could take 2 months and 1,000 troops to construct floating pier to deliver aid to Gaza, Pentagon says
CNN — A floating pier and causeway that will be used to deliver critical humanitarian aid by sea to Gaza…
Israeli road splitting Gaza in two has reached the Mediterranean coast, satellite imagery shows
March 9, 2024
Israeli road splitting Gaza in two has reached the Mediterranean coast, satellite imagery shows
CNN — A road being built by the Israeli military splitting Gaza in two has reached the Mediterranean coast, a…
Fatal Houthi rebel attack may be a ‘red line’ in Red Sea shipping crisis
March 8, 2024
Fatal Houthi rebel attack may be a ‘red line’ in Red Sea shipping crisis
The first fatal attack on a commercial vessel in the Red Sea since Iran-backed Houthi rebels began targeting ships late…
Children in Gaza who survived bombardment “may not survive a famine,” WHO chief warns
March 7, 2024
Children in Gaza who survived bombardment “may not survive a famine,” WHO chief warns
The children in Gaza who survived bombardment “may not survive a famine,” World Health Organization (WHO) chief Dr. Tedros Ghebreyesus has…
Talks for Gaza ceasefire at a standstill, no deal likely by Ramadan
March 7, 2024
Talks for Gaza ceasefire at a standstill, no deal likely by Ramadan
CNN — A ceasefire deal in Gaza that would see Israeli hostages freed and the first break in the fighting…
At least 20 Palestinians have died due to malnutrition since start of war, Gaza health ministry says
March 7, 2024
At least 20 Palestinians have died due to malnutrition since start of war, Gaza health ministry says
At least 20 people have died due to malnutrition and dehydration since the war began in Gaza, including a 15-year-old…
About 40 percent of UN-coordinated aid missions in Gaza denied or impeded by Israel last month, agency says
March 7, 2024
About 40 percent of UN-coordinated aid missions in Gaza denied or impeded by Israel last month, agency says
Almost 40 percent of aid missions coordinated by the United Nations were denied or impeded by Israel last month, the…
No space left for bodies, says gravedigger who’s overseen half of Gaza’s burials
March 6, 2024
No space left for bodies, says gravedigger who’s overseen half of Gaza’s burials
CNN — Saadi Baraka wakes at dawn and works until dusk, digging on his knees in the dirt as he…
Israeli forces fired at Palestinians waiting for aid in northern Gaza, eyewitnesses say
March 6, 2024
Israeli forces fired at Palestinians waiting for aid in northern Gaza, eyewitnesses say
CNN — Israeli forces opened fire on people waiting for aid on Monday night in northern Gaza, eyewitnesses told CNN.…