Middle East
Beset by virus, Gaza’s hospitals now struggle with wounded
May 15, 2021
Beset by virus, Gaza’s hospitals now struggle with wounded
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Just weeks ago, the Gaza Strip’s feeble health system was struggling with a runaway…
Ireland shuts down health IT system after ransomware attack
May 14, 2021
Ireland shuts down health IT system after ransomware attack
Ireland’s health service said Friday it has shut down its IT systems after being targeted in a “significant ransomware attack.”…
Afghanistan: Deadly mosque bombing rocks Kabul
May 14, 2021
Afghanistan: Deadly mosque bombing rocks Kabul
At least 12 worshippers were killed in an explosion at a mosque in the Afghan capital during Friday prayers, police…
UAE allows Pfizer COVID-19 dose for emergency use in 12-15 year olds
May 14, 2021
UAE allows Pfizer COVID-19 dose for emergency use in 12-15 year olds
The United Arab Emirates has approved the Pfizer and BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use in children aged 12-15, the government…
Turkish tourism video taken down after online outcry
May 14, 2021
Turkish tourism video taken down after online outcry
ISTANBUL (AP) — A video promoting tourism in Turkey amid the pandemic has caused an uproar on social media for…
Turkey’s Karpowership shuts down power to Lebanon
May 14, 2021
Turkey’s Karpowership shuts down power to Lebanon
Turkey’s Karpowership, which provides electricity to Lebanon from two barges, said on Friday it was shutting down supplies over payment…
Israeli tanks pound Gaza ahead of possible ground incursion
May 14, 2021
Israeli tanks pound Gaza ahead of possible ground incursion
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli artillery pounded northern Gaza early Friday in an attempt to destroy a vast…
Taliban, Afghan forces start three-day Eid ceasefire
May 13, 2021
Taliban, Afghan forces start three-day Eid ceasefire
A three-day ceasefire between the Taliban and Afghan forces came into effect on Thursday as Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr, the festival…
Weary Gaza marks Muslim feast as violence spreads in Israel
May 13, 2021
Weary Gaza marks Muslim feast as violence spreads in Israel
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Weary Palestinians somberly marked the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan on…
Syria releases hundreds of social media critics ahead of election
May 13, 2021
Syria releases hundreds of social media critics ahead of election
Syria has freed more than 400 civil servants, judges, lawyers and journalists detained this year in a crackdown on social…