Middle East
Israel launches strikes in Lebanon and Gaza after barrage of rockets fired across border
April 7, 2023
Israel launches strikes in Lebanon and Gaza after barrage of rockets fired across border
JerusalemCNN — Israel said it struck targets belonging to the Palestinian militant group Hamas in southern Lebanon and Gaza on Friday, amid…
Tunisian president’s mystery ‘disappearance’ raises questions about his health
April 5, 2023
Tunisian president’s mystery ‘disappearance’ raises questions about his health
Abu Dhabi, UAE CNN — Tunisian President Kais Saied’s almost two-week absence has raised questions about his health and succession…
Syrian refugee elected mayor of German town, years after fleeing war
April 5, 2023
Syrian refugee elected mayor of German town, years after fleeing war
CNN — A Syrian who arrived in Germany as a refugee in 2015 has won a mayoral election in the…
Clashes erupt inside the al-Aqsa mosque after Israeli forces enter
April 5, 2023
Clashes erupt inside the al-Aqsa mosque after Israeli forces enter
Israeli police clashed with Palestinians inside the al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem’s Old City early on Wednesday, just days after a…
US strike kills senior ISIS leader in Syria, US Central Command says
April 4, 2023
US strike kills senior ISIS leader in Syria, US Central Command says
A US strike in Syria has killed a senior ISIS leader who planned attacks into Europe, United States Central Command…
Erdogan’s political fate may be determined by Turkey’s Kurds
April 4, 2023
Erdogan’s political fate may be determined by Turkey’s Kurds
Abu Dhabi, UAE CNN — Turkey’s persecuted pro-Kurdish party has emerged as a kingmaker in the country’s upcoming election, playing…
Israeli military veterans, a backbone of protest movement, vow to keep demonstrating
April 4, 2023
Israeli military veterans, a backbone of protest movement, vow to keep demonstrating
Tel Aviv CNN — In a sea of Israeli flags, Yiftach Golov holds one that looks a little different. Among…
For the first time, female security personnel organize Umrah at Kaaba
April 3, 2023
For the first time, female security personnel organize Umrah at Kaaba
For the first time in the history of Saudi Arabia, female security personnel took part in security and organization of…
Palestinian man shot dead in disputed circumstances near Jerusalem’s al-Aqsa compound
April 3, 2023
Palestinian man shot dead in disputed circumstances near Jerusalem’s al-Aqsa compound
Jerusalem CNN — A Palestinian man was shot and killed by Israeli police early on Saturday at the entrance to…
Iranian women arrested for not wearing hijab after yogurt thrown on them
April 2, 2023
Iranian women arrested for not wearing hijab after yogurt thrown on them
Two women in Iran were arrested after a man threw yogurt on them for not wearing the hijab at a…