Middle East
At least 23 people dead, 140 injured in violent clashes between rival militias in Libyan capital of Tripoli
August 28, 2022
At least 23 people dead, 140 injured in violent clashes between rival militias in Libyan capital of Tripoli
(CNN) – At least 23 people have died and 140 been injured in violent clashes between rival Libyan militias across…
Forty years on, Hezbollah is isolated but more powerful than ever
August 27, 2022
Forty years on, Hezbollah is isolated but more powerful than ever
Abu Dhabi, UAE (CNN) – Hezbollah capped off the 40th anniversary of its founding on Monday with large-scale celebrations on…
Biden orders airstrikes against Iranian-backed groups in Syria following attacks near base holding US troops last week
August 24, 2022
Biden orders airstrikes against Iranian-backed groups in Syria following attacks near base holding US troops last week
(CNN) – President Joe Biden ordered airstrikes against Iranian-backed groups in Syria on Tuesday, a little over a week after…
Nearly 100 dead in Afghanistan floods, officials say
August 23, 2022
Nearly 100 dead in Afghanistan floods, officials say
(CNN) – Flash flooding has killed at least 95 people, injured hundreds of others and swept away thousands of homes…
US ‘deeply concerned’ about violence on Syria’s northern border
August 23, 2022
US ‘deeply concerned’ about violence on Syria’s northern border
Washington is “deeply concerned” about a recent flare-up of violence along Syria’s northern border. In a press release published on…
Iran’s Arab foes are mending ties with Tehran amid uncertainty over nuclear talks
August 23, 2022
Iran’s Arab foes are mending ties with Tehran amid uncertainty over nuclear talks
Abu Dhabi and London (CNN) – A lot has happened since Gulf Arab states downgraded ties with Iran in January…
‘It’s a hopeless situation,’ says footballer Nadia Nadim a year since the Taliban’s takeover in Afghanistan
August 22, 2022
‘It’s a hopeless situation,’ says footballer Nadia Nadim a year since the Taliban’s takeover in Afghanistan
(CNN)- With this week marking a year since the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan, football star Nadia Nadim is coming…
Saudi activist sentenced to 34 years in prison for Twitter activity
August 22, 2022
Saudi activist sentenced to 34 years in prison for Twitter activity
(CNN) – Saudi women’s rights campaigner Salma al-Shehab was sentenced to 34 years in prison on Monday for her activity…
Outrage over Palestinian leader’s ’50 Holocausts’ remark
August 21, 2022
Outrage over Palestinian leader’s ’50 Holocausts’ remark
Berlin and Jerusalem (CNN) – Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas struck a deep nerve on Tuesday when he said Israel…
Why the Middle East may be too hot to live in by the end of the century
August 21, 2022
Why the Middle East may be too hot to live in by the end of the century
Abu Dhabi, UAE (CNN) – London got so warm this summer that newspapers splashed with headlines saying temperatures in the…