Middle East

Saudi’s MBS wants more than peace at his Ukraine summit

Saudi’s MBS wants more than peace at his Ukraine summit

CNN  —  Saudi Arabia’s ancient Red Sea port city Jeddah, stewing in the steamy heat of the world’s hottest summer…
Protesters demand answers on third anniversary of Beirut port explosion

Protesters demand answers on third anniversary of Beirut port explosion

CNN  —  Hundreds of protesters gathered in Lebanon on Friday to mark the third anniversary of a devastating explosion that…
14 million children in Sudan are in dire need of humanitarian support, says UNICEF

14 million children in Sudan are in dire need of humanitarian support, says UNICEF

CNN  —  Fourteen million children are in “dire need” of humanitarian support in Sudan, the United Nation’s children’s agency warned…
Displaced Afghan students face uncertain future as they await approval to come to US

Displaced Afghan students face uncertain future as they await approval to come to US

CNN  —  For a group of roughly two dozen displaced Afghan university students, the future feels uncertain. They’ve already uprooted…
Saudi Arabia extends oil production cut even as US gas prices hit nine-month highs

Saudi Arabia extends oil production cut even as US gas prices hit nine-month highs

New York CNN  —  OPEC leader Saudi Arabia is extending its oil production cut for at least another month in…
Iran proposes long jail terms, AI surveillance and crackdown on influencers in harsh new hijab law

Iran proposes long jail terms, AI surveillance and crackdown on influencers in harsh new hijab law

CNN  —  Just weeks ahead of the one-year anniversary of the mass protests sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini,…
Sweden and Denmark consider ban on Quran-burning protests as security fears rise

Sweden and Denmark consider ban on Quran-burning protests as security fears rise

CNN  —  A spate of Quran-burning protests in Sweden and Denmark has caused angry demonstrations in Muslim-majority countries, heightened security…
Most Israelis oppose the court overhaul. But a minority is backing Netanyahu to the hilt

Most Israelis oppose the court overhaul. But a minority is backing Netanyahu to the hilt

CNN  —  When thousands of people hit Israel’s streets to protest against the passage of the first law in the…
Nouhaila Benzina becomes first player to wear hijab at Women’s World Cup as Morocco secures first win

Nouhaila Benzina becomes first player to wear hijab at Women’s World Cup as Morocco secures first win

Morocco earned a surprise victory over South Korea on Sunday to secure the country’s first win at a Women’s World…
Divisive Israeli minister visits key Jerusalem holy site, drawing condemnation

Divisive Israeli minister visits key Jerusalem holy site, drawing condemnation

Jerusalem CNN  —  Israel’s minister of national security, Itamar Ben-Gvir, on Thursday joined a group of Jewish Israelis in visiting…
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