Middle East
In Jerusalem’s Armenian Quarter, a controversial land deal pits a community against its religious leaders
June 24, 2023
In Jerusalem’s Armenian Quarter, a controversial land deal pits a community against its religious leaders
Jerusalem CNN — In the hushed, ornate St James cathedral in the Armenian Quarter, one of Jerusalem’s most famous photographers…
Activists say they’ve identified hundreds of bodies left in the streets of West Darfur
June 23, 2023
Activists say they’ve identified hundreds of bodies left in the streets of West Darfur
CNN — Residents of El Geneina, the capital of war-torn West Darfur, are struggling to bury their dead as violence…
Momentum building in Iran talks with West, says source
June 22, 2023
Momentum building in Iran talks with West, says source
CNN — Momentum appears to be building to revive negotiations around Iran’s growing nuclear program. Talks between Iran and the…
China surpasses US in popularity among Arab youth as Beijing expands Middle East footprint
June 22, 2023
China surpasses US in popularity among Arab youth as Beijing expands Middle East footprint
More young Arabs see China as an ally of their countries than the United States, a survey of regional youth…
Palestinian villagers attacked in wake of Israeli settler killings, Palestinian official says
June 21, 2023
Palestinian villagers attacked in wake of Israeli settler killings, Palestinian official says
Jerusalem CNN — Dozens of Palestinian villagers were attacked by Israeli settlers overnight in the wake of the killing of…
At least four Israelis killed in West Bank shootings, authorities say
June 21, 2023
At least four Israelis killed in West Bank shootings, authorities say
Jerusalem CNN — Four people were killed and four more were wounded in shootings near the settlement of Eli in…
US has resumed indirect talks with Iran in effort to constrain nuclear program
June 20, 2023
US has resumed indirect talks with Iran in effort to constrain nuclear program
CNN — The United States has quietly resumed indirect talks with Iran in an effort to constrain Tehran’s nuclear program,…
Saudi Arabia is quietly changing its textbooks. Could that lead to acceptance of Israel?
June 20, 2023
Saudi Arabia is quietly changing its textbooks. Could that lead to acceptance of Israel?
Jerusalem and Abu Dhabi CNN — Textbooks in Saudi Arabia have been changing. For years, researchers have been observing a…
New killings reported in Darfur on second day of Sudan ceasefire
June 20, 2023
New killings reported in Darfur on second day of Sudan ceasefire
Killings and attacks on communities in Darfur by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and allied militias have been reported…
Huge firefight erupts as Israeli forces raid Jenin, leaving 4 Palestinians dead
June 19, 2023
Huge firefight erupts as Israeli forces raid Jenin, leaving 4 Palestinians dead
Jerusalem CNN — An Israeli raid into one of the tensest cities in the occupied West Bank erupted Monday into…