Middle East
At least 100 killed as fire rips through wedding party in Iraq
September 27, 2023
At least 100 killed as fire rips through wedding party in Iraq
CNN — A fire at a wedding in northern Iraq has killed at least 100 people and injured 150 others,…
Top Libyan officials detained in investigation into deadly floods
September 26, 2023
Top Libyan officials detained in investigation into deadly floods
CNN — Sixteen officials in Libya have been detained amid an investigation into the deadly collapse of two dams after…
Iran’s president defends uranium enrichment after Europeans ‘trampled on their commitments’
September 25, 2023
Iran’s president defends uranium enrichment after Europeans ‘trampled on their commitments’
CNN — Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has defended his country’s enrichment of uranium to near weapons-grade levels, claiming it was…
Two Palestinian men killed during Israeli incursion in camp near Tulkarem
September 24, 2023
Two Palestinian men killed during Israeli incursion in camp near Tulkarem
Jerusalem CNN — Two Palestinian men were killed in the early hours of Sunday during an incursion by the Israel…
Clinging to hope in Derna, as grief turns to anger
September 23, 2023
Clinging to hope in Derna, as grief turns to anger
Derna CNN — In the days that followed the devastating floods in the Libyan city of Derna, reports emerged of…
Netanyahu says Israel is getting closer to ‘quantum leap’ normalization deal with Saudi Arabia
September 23, 2023
Netanyahu says Israel is getting closer to ‘quantum leap’ normalization deal with Saudi Arabia
CNN — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said it is “likely” Israel will reach a normalization agreement with Saudi Arabia,…
News channel says Iranian official attacked its journalist in New York
September 23, 2023
News channel says Iranian official attacked its journalist in New York
CNN — A journalist was attacked on Wednesday evening in New York City by an official who was part of…
Israel strikes Gaza targets after incendiary balloons sent across border
September 23, 2023
Israel strikes Gaza targets after incendiary balloons sent across border
CNN — The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) carried out strikes on what it called Hamas targets in Gaza on Friday,…
Netanyahu’s judicial overhaul sparks Palestinian fears of ‘speedy’ West Bank annexation
September 22, 2023
Netanyahu’s judicial overhaul sparks Palestinian fears of ‘speedy’ West Bank annexation
CNN — For nearly nine months, tens of thousands of Israelis have protested every week against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s…
Iranian women face 10 years in jail for inappropriate dress after ‘hijab bill’ approved
September 22, 2023
Iranian women face 10 years in jail for inappropriate dress after ‘hijab bill’ approved
CNN — Iran’s parliament on Wednesday passed draconian new legislation imposing much harsher penalties on women who breach hijab rules,…