Middle East
Hackers interrupt Iran president’s TV speech on anniversary of revolution
February 12, 2023
Hackers interrupt Iran president’s TV speech on anniversary of revolution
The Islamic Republic marked the 44th anniversary of the Iranian revolution on Saturday with state-organized rallies, as anti-government hackers briefly…
‘Secondary disaster’ looms as UN aid finally reaches survivors battling frozen conditions in Syria
February 12, 2023
‘Secondary disaster’ looms as UN aid finally reaches survivors battling frozen conditions in Syria
CNN — Survivors of Monday’s earthquake in Turkey and Syria could face “a secondary disaster” as cold and snow lead…
Quake-hit Turkey and Syria face years of rebuilding. Experts say it didn’t have to be this way
February 11, 2023
Quake-hit Turkey and Syria face years of rebuilding. Experts say it didn’t have to be this way
CNN — Five days after a massive 7.8 magnitude earthquake rocked Turkey and Syria the number of dead is staggering.…
Two dead including child after car rams people at Jerusalem bus stop
February 11, 2023
Two dead including child after car rams people at Jerusalem bus stop
Jerusalem CNN — A car drove into several people at a bus stop in Jerusalem Friday, killing a man and…
Iran frees dissident Farhad Meysami after photos of his emaciated condition cause outrage online
February 11, 2023
Iran frees dissident Farhad Meysami after photos of his emaciated condition cause outrage online
CNN – An Iranian doctor and rights activist has been released from Tehran’s infamous Evin prison one week after photographs…
A handful of ‘miracle’ rescues, but hopes dim more than four days after quake
February 11, 2023
A handful of ‘miracle’ rescues, but hopes dim more than four days after quake
In the days since the 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Syria and Turkey, the death toll, now at more than 23,000,…
Northwest Syria a “catastrophe on top of catastrophe,” WFP warns, as earthquake aid stocks exhaust “quickly”
February 10, 2023
Northwest Syria a “catastrophe on top of catastrophe,” WFP warns, as earthquake aid stocks exhaust “quickly”
The World Food Programme (WFP) is calling for more access to Syrian territories impacted by the deadly earthquake to replenish…
Erdogan promises penalties for “abusers” involved in crime during the state of emergency
February 10, 2023
Erdogan promises penalties for “abusers” involved in crime during the state of emergency
Reports of attacks on businesses and robberies are coming in from regions impacted by Monday’s earthquake, Turkish President Recep Tayyip…
Father and sons rescued from under the rubble in Turkey more than 76 hours after quake hit
February 10, 2023
Father and sons rescued from under the rubble in Turkey more than 76 hours after quake hit
More than 76 hours after Monday’s devastating earthquake struck southern Turkey, three men emerged alive and uninjured from the rubble…
In hard-hit Turkish city, earthquake survivors mourn the dead and plea for help
February 10, 2023
In hard-hit Turkish city, earthquake survivors mourn the dead and plea for help
Earthquake survivors in Turkey’s hard-hit coastal city of Iskenderun say they are losing hope of finding those still missing.…