Middle East
Lebanon reverses decision on Daylight Saving, amid confusion on two different timezones
March 28, 2023
Lebanon reverses decision on Daylight Saving, amid confusion on two different timezones
Lebanon’s government has walked back a controversial decision to delay winter clock changes by a month, after last week’s announcement…
Saudi National Bank chair resigns after Credit Suisse comments
March 27, 2023
Saudi National Bank chair resigns after Credit Suisse comments
London CNN — The chairman of Credit Suisse’s largest shareholder, Saudi National Bank, has resigned less than two weeks after…
Why the Syrian drone strikes and US retaliation may yet be a big deal
March 27, 2023
Why the Syrian drone strikes and US retaliation may yet be a big deal
The US has conducted an airstrike in Syria against what it said were Iranian-affiliated facilities after a suspected Iranian drone…
A threat to democracy or much-needed reform? Israel’s judicial overhaul explained
March 27, 2023
A threat to democracy or much-needed reform? Israel’s judicial overhaul explained
Jerusalem CNN — For months, hundreds of thousands of Israelis have been taking to the streets across the country to…
Mass protests erupt in Israel after Netanyahu fires minister who opposed judicial overhaul
March 27, 2023
Mass protests erupt in Israel after Netanyahu fires minister who opposed judicial overhaul
Jerusalem CNN — Massive crowds filled the streets of the Israeli city of Tel Aviv late Sunday night after Prime…
Israeli defense minister breaks ranks and calls for halt to judicial overhaul
March 26, 2023
Israeli defense minister breaks ranks and calls for halt to judicial overhaul
Jerusalem CNN — Israel’s Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has dramatically broken ranks with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, describing it as…
At least 19 migrants die as boat sinks off Tunisia
March 26, 2023
At least 19 migrants die as boat sinks off Tunisia
At least 19 migrants from sub-Saharan Africa died when their boat sank off the coast of Tunisia as they tried…
Biden officially notifies Congress of Syria airstrike
March 26, 2023
Biden officially notifies Congress of Syria airstrike
President Joe Biden on Saturday notified Congress of his decision to authorize an airstrike in Syria this week against what…
Biden vows US will ‘forcefully protect our people’ as Iranian-backed groups launch more attacks on US troops in Syria
March 25, 2023
Biden vows US will ‘forcefully protect our people’ as Iranian-backed groups launch more attacks on US troops in Syria
President Joe Biden emphasized Friday afternoon that the US will “forcefully protect our people,” a day after approving retaliatory airstrikes…
A Saudi-Iran reconciliation may not end the war in Yemen just yet
March 25, 2023
A Saudi-Iran reconciliation may not end the war in Yemen just yet
Abu Dhabi, UAE CNN — A surprise agreement by regional archenemies Saudi Arabia and Iran this month has raised hopes…