Middle East
Magnitude 6.3 aftershock strikes southern Turkey, killing 3 and injuring hundreds 2 weeks after massive quake killed thousands
February 21, 2023
Magnitude 6.3 aftershock strikes southern Turkey, killing 3 and injuring hundreds 2 weeks after massive quake killed thousands
Antakya, Turkey CNN — A magnitude 6.3 aftershock struck southern Turkey Monday, killing at least three people and injuring hundreds…
Protests across Israel as Netanyahu’s government introduces bill to weaken courts
February 20, 2023
Protests across Israel as Netanyahu’s government introduces bill to weaken courts
Jerusalem CNN — Protesters blocked roads in cities across Israel during demonstrations Monday as the government of Prime Minister Benjamin…
‘They still want a regime change.’ Iranian human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh says the anger behind Iran’s protests remains
February 20, 2023
‘They still want a regime change.’ Iranian human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh says the anger behind Iran’s protests remains
CNN – A prominent Iranian human rights lawyer has told CNN that while a brutal state crackdown has succeeded in…
UAE inaugurates ‘Abrahamic Family House’ in Abu Dhabi
February 20, 2023
UAE inaugurates ‘Abrahamic Family House’ in Abu Dhabi
The UAE hs recently inaugurated in Abu Dhabi the multi-faith Abrahamic Family House which includes three places of worship, a…
Turkey halts most rescue efforts for earthquake survivors
February 20, 2023
Turkey halts most rescue efforts for earthquake survivors
Turkey has ended most search and rescue operations, nearly two weeks after a huge earthquake killed tens of thousands of…
The earthquake in Turkey is one of the deadliest this century. Here’s why
February 19, 2023
The earthquake in Turkey is one of the deadliest this century. Here’s why
(CNN) – Thousands of people have died and tens of thousands of others were injured by the devastating earthquakes that…
Husband of prominent Iranian human rights lawyer summoned by judiciary
February 19, 2023
Husband of prominent Iranian human rights lawyer summoned by judiciary
CNN — The husband of prominent Iranian human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh will be forced to serve the rest of…
How long will the Turkey earthquake aftershocks last?
February 19, 2023
How long will the Turkey earthquake aftershocks last?
Aftershocks continue to rock cities in Syria and Turkey even following the devastating earthquake on February 6 that has claimed…
Ghanaian soccer player Christian Atsu found dead under earthquake rubble in Turkey
February 19, 2023
Ghanaian soccer player Christian Atsu found dead under earthquake rubble in Turkey
CNN — The body of Ghana soccer star Christian Atsu was found under rubble on Saturday, according to his agent,…
US conducts helicopter raid in Syria capturing ISIS official
February 19, 2023
US conducts helicopter raid in Syria capturing ISIS official
The US military and Syrian Democratic Forces conducted a helicopter raid in eastern Syria early Saturday, capturing an ISIS official,…