Middle East
Leaders of Sudan’s warring factions agree to 7-day ceasefire, US State Department says
May 21, 2023
Leaders of Sudan’s warring factions agree to 7-day ceasefire, US State Department says
CNN — The Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces – the two warring factions in Sudan –…
Family says man killed by US strike in Syria was father of ten out grazing sheep
May 20, 2023
Family says man killed by US strike in Syria was father of ten out grazing sheep
CNN — A drone strike carried out by the US military this month in northwest Syria killed a 56-year-old father…
Iran condemned after executing three men over recent protests
May 19, 2023
Iran condemned after executing three men over recent protests
CNN — Iran has been condemned by international watchdogs after it executed three more men over recent protests that rocked…
Erdogan hails ‘special relationship’ with Putin ahead of crucial Turkey runoff vote
May 19, 2023
Erdogan hails ‘special relationship’ with Putin ahead of crucial Turkey runoff vote
Istanbul CNN — Turkey has a “special” and growing relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin despite mounting pressure on Ankara…
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…