Middle East
Contentious Flag March attracts thousands of Israelis to Jerusalem’s Old City
May 19, 2023
Contentious Flag March attracts thousands of Israelis to Jerusalem’s Old City
Jerusalem CNN — Thousands of Israelis waving Star of David flags streamed into the Old City of Jerusalem Thursday, as…
We come, we take pictures, we leave: Gaza’s grim routine
May 18, 2023
We come, we take pictures, we leave: Gaza’s grim routine
Gaza City, Gaza CNN — Journalists come, take pictures and go home!” shouted Bilal Nabhan, his voice hoarse, his eyes…
US skips UN Nakba event marking dispossession of Palestinians after Israeli campaign
May 16, 2023
US skips UN Nakba event marking dispossession of Palestinians after Israeli campaign
The United States and Western nations including the United Kingdom and Germany on Monday skipped an event at the United…
Syrian president Assad invited to COP28 climate summit by the UAE
May 16, 2023
Syrian president Assad invited to COP28 climate summit by the UAE
CNN — The United Arab Emirates has invited Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to attend the United Nations’ COP28 Climate Summit,…
Turkey’s opposition faces an uphill battle in runoff with Erdogan
May 16, 2023
Turkey’s opposition faces an uphill battle in runoff with Erdogan
Istanbul CNN — A hushed silence fell over the crowd outside the Istanbul headquarters of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s…
Ceasefire between Israel and Islamic Jihad appears to hold after days of violence
May 15, 2023
Ceasefire between Israel and Islamic Jihad appears to hold after days of violence
Jerusalem and Gaza CNN — Life in Gaza quickly appeared to be returning to normal Sunday, the morning after a…
Erdogan heading for a runoff in Turkey’s knife-edge elections
May 15, 2023
Erdogan heading for a runoff in Turkey’s knife-edge elections
Turkey’s fiercely contested presidential election appears likely to go to a second round after President Recep Tayyip Erdogan failed to…
US bolstering defense posture in the Persian Gulf after Iran seized two merchant ships in recent weeks
May 14, 2023
US bolstering defense posture in the Persian Gulf after Iran seized two merchant ships in recent weeks
CNN — The US will bolster its defensive posture with heightened patrols in the Persian Gulf after destabilizing actions by…
Israel and Islamic Jihad agree ceasefire after days of violence
May 14, 2023
Israel and Islamic Jihad agree ceasefire after days of violence
Jerusalem and Gaza CNN — Israel and Islamic Jihad agreed to a ceasefire Saturday, after days of violence that have…
Polls open in Turkey’s fiercely fought elections that could unseat Erdogan
May 14, 2023
Polls open in Turkey’s fiercely fought elections that could unseat Erdogan
Polls have opened in Turkey’s fiercely fought presidential and parliamentary elections that could bring an end to Turkish President Recep…