Middle East
Iran issues first death sentence linked to recent protests
November 15, 2022
Iran issues first death sentence linked to recent protests
CNN — An Iranian court has issued the first death sentence linked to recent protests, convicting the unnamed person of…
Taliban to impose their interpretation of Sharia law in Afghanistan
November 15, 2022
Taliban to impose their interpretation of Sharia law in Afghanistan
CNN — The Taliban has ordered judges in Afghanistan to fully impose their interpretation of Sharia Law, including potential public…
What Iran’s regime learned from its own revolution
November 15, 2022
What Iran’s regime learned from its own revolution
Abu Dhabi CNN — The latest wave of protests in Iran is perhaps one of the longest-running challenges the Islamic…
Iran picks regime critic Sardar Azmoun as World Cup squads announced
November 14, 2022
Iran picks regime critic Sardar Azmoun as World Cup squads announced
CNN — Iranian soccer player Sardar Azmoun has been picked in the nation’s squad for the upcoming World Cup in…
Israeli President invites Netanyahu to form government
November 14, 2022
Israeli President invites Netanyahu to form government
Jerusalem CNN — Israel’s President Isaac Herzog asked Benjamin Netanyahu to form a new government on Sunday, allowing the former…
Suspect in custody in Istanbul blast that killed 6 and injured 81, officials say
November 14, 2022
Suspect in custody in Istanbul blast that killed 6 and injured 81, officials say
Istanbul CNN — A suspect is in custody related to an explosion that killed at least six people and injured…
At least 326 killed in Iran protests, human rights group claims
November 13, 2022
At least 326 killed in Iran protests, human rights group claims
CNN — Iranian security forces have killed at least 326 people since nationwide protests erupted two months ago, the Norway-based…
Leading Iranian actor posts picture without hijab in support of anti-government protests
November 12, 2022
Leading Iranian actor posts picture without hijab in support of anti-government protests
CNN — Leading Iranian actor Taraneh Alidoosti posted a picture of herself on Instagram without the mandatory hijab to show…
Iran should not be allowed to play at World Cup, says former FIFA President Sepp Blatter
November 12, 2022
Iran should not be allowed to play at World Cup, says former FIFA President Sepp Blatter
CNN — Former FIFA President Sepp Blatter thinks Iran should be barred from the upcoming World Cup in Qatar, a…
Iranians mark ‘Bloody Friday’ as thousands protest in southeast flashpoint
November 12, 2022
Iranians mark ‘Bloody Friday’ as thousands protest in southeast flashpoint
Thousands of Iranians protested in the restive southeast on Friday to mark a Sept. 30 crackdown by security forces known…