Middle East
US and allies scramble to respond to Huthi attacks on key Red Sea shipping lanes
December 26, 2023
US and allies scramble to respond to Huthi attacks on key Red Sea shipping lanes
Washington CNN — Attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea have escalated to a level not seen in decades,…
Starbucks’ CEO wants people to stop protesting its stores over Israel war in Gaza
December 26, 2023
Starbucks’ CEO wants people to stop protesting its stores over Israel war in Gaza
New York CNN — Starbucks chief executive Laxman Narasimhan on Tuesday said people protesting the company and disrupting its stores…
Maersk says it will resume shipping in the Red Sea
December 25, 2023
Maersk says it will resume shipping in the Red Sea
Hong Kong CNN — Global shipping giant Maersk will restart operations in the Red Sea after suspending activity there following…
Netanyahu corruption trial resumes, as war rages on
December 25, 2023
Netanyahu corruption trial resumes, as war rages on
CNN — The corruption trial of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu restarted Monday, December 4 after a two month pause…
Israel commits horrific new massacre at Al-Maghazi camp – here’s what you need to know
December 25, 2023
Israel commits horrific new massacre at Al-Maghazi camp – here’s what you need to know
The Israeli occupation army continues its aggression against the Gaza Strip for the 80th day, carrying out ground incursions, air…
Pentagon says chemical tanker struck by Iranian drone in Indian Ocean
December 25, 2023
Pentagon says chemical tanker struck by Iranian drone in Indian Ocean
CNN — A chemical tanker operating in the Indian Ocean was struck by an Iranian attack drone Saturday, a US…
Bin Laden, Hamas and the Sudanese money man
December 24, 2023
Bin Laden, Hamas and the Sudanese money man
A Hamas-linked financier, once sentenced for 10 years on corruption charges in Sudan, maintains a network of business interests in Europe despite…
Israel announces death of 8 more soldiers in ongoing Gaza Strip clashes
December 24, 2023
Israel announces death of 8 more soldiers in ongoing Gaza Strip clashes
The Israeli army announced on Sunday the death of eight soldiers and officers in ongoing clashes at the Gaza Strip.…
With war raging in Gaza, Christmas is effectively cancelled in Bethlehem
December 24, 2023
With war raging in Gaza, Christmas is effectively cancelled in Bethlehem
Bethlehem, West Bank CNN — Church bells echo through the labyrinth-like streets of Bethlehem. With Christmas approaching, the city in the Israeli-occupied West Bank should…
Israel struck some areas it directed civilians to in Gaza, CNN analysis shows
December 24, 2023
Israel struck some areas it directed civilians to in Gaza, CNN analysis shows
CNN — Israel has struck at least three locations in Gaza to which it had ordered civilians to evacuate since…