Middle East
‘Historic’ strikes leave Israel at standstill with crowds in streets to protest judicial reform
March 29, 2023
‘Historic’ strikes leave Israel at standstill with crowds in streets to protest judicial reform
Jerusalem CNN — Israel’s political crisis escalated into uncharted territory Monday as the country’s largest trade union announced a “historic”…
Taliban arrests prominent girls’ education activist as repressive clampdown continues
March 29, 2023
Taliban arrests prominent girls’ education activist as repressive clampdown continues
A prominent activist for girls’ education in Afghanistan was arrested by the Taliban on Monday, according to an official, the…
Netanyahu says he will delay his judicial overhaul. But will that be enough for protesters?
March 28, 2023
Netanyahu says he will delay his judicial overhaul. But will that be enough for protesters?
Abu Dhabi, UAE CNN — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday said he would postpone the votes on his…
Lebanon reverses decision on Daylight Saving, amid confusion on two different timezones
March 28, 2023
Lebanon reverses decision on Daylight Saving, amid confusion on two different timezones
Lebanon’s government has walked back a controversial decision to delay winter clock changes by a month, after last week’s announcement…
Saudi National Bank chair resigns after Credit Suisse comments
March 27, 2023
Saudi National Bank chair resigns after Credit Suisse comments
London CNN — The chairman of Credit Suisse’s largest shareholder, Saudi National Bank, has resigned less than two weeks after…
Why the Syrian drone strikes and US retaliation may yet be a big deal
March 27, 2023
Why the Syrian drone strikes and US retaliation may yet be a big deal
The US has conducted an airstrike in Syria against what it said were Iranian-affiliated facilities after a suspected Iranian drone…
A threat to democracy or much-needed reform? Israel’s judicial overhaul explained
March 27, 2023
A threat to democracy or much-needed reform? Israel’s judicial overhaul explained
Jerusalem CNN — For months, hundreds of thousands of Israelis have been taking to the streets across the country to…
Mass protests erupt in Israel after Netanyahu fires minister who opposed judicial overhaul
March 27, 2023
Mass protests erupt in Israel after Netanyahu fires minister who opposed judicial overhaul
Jerusalem CNN — Massive crowds filled the streets of the Israeli city of Tel Aviv late Sunday night after Prime…
Israeli defense minister breaks ranks and calls for halt to judicial overhaul
March 26, 2023
Israeli defense minister breaks ranks and calls for halt to judicial overhaul
Jerusalem CNN — Israel’s Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has dramatically broken ranks with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, describing it as…
At least 19 migrants die as boat sinks off Tunisia
March 26, 2023
At least 19 migrants die as boat sinks off Tunisia
At least 19 migrants from sub-Saharan Africa died when their boat sank off the coast of Tunisia as they tried…