Middle East
As many as 14,000 arrested in Iran over last six weeks, United Nations says
November 4, 2022
As many as 14,000 arrested in Iran over last six weeks, United Nations says
CNN — As many as 14,000 people have been arrested in Iran during protests there since September, according to a top United Nations official. “Over…
Football fans can attend World Cup for free starting 2nd round
November 3, 2022
Football fans can attend World Cup for free starting 2nd round
On Thursday, the Qatari government officially announced that fans will be allowed to enter the World Cup 2022 matches for…
Senate Democrat wants national security investigation of Saudi Arabia’s role in Elon Musk-Twitter deal
November 2, 2022
Senate Democrat wants national security investigation of Saudi Arabia’s role in Elon Musk-Twitter deal
New York CNN Business — Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy is calling on the federal government to investigate national security concerns…
Netanyahu on course to lead Israel’s most right-wing government ever, partial Israel results suggest
November 2, 2022
Netanyahu on course to lead Israel’s most right-wing government ever, partial Israel results suggest
Jerusalem CNN — Benjamin Netanyahu appears to be on course for a bigger victory in Israel’s fifth election in less…
Sabotage of military helicopters deep inside Russia purportedly shown on video
November 2, 2022
Sabotage of military helicopters deep inside Russia purportedly shown on video
Video has emerged purporting to show a man preparing and planting explosives on a Russian military helicopter at an airbase…
Iran to hold public trials of 1,000 people charged with involvement in Mahsa Amini protests
November 2, 2022
Iran to hold public trials of 1,000 people charged with involvement in Mahsa Amini protests
CNN – Iran has charged about 1,000 people in the Tehran province for their alleged involvement in nationwide protests sparked…
US and Saudi Arabia concerned that Iran may be planning attack on energy infrastructure in Middle East
November 2, 2022
US and Saudi Arabia concerned that Iran may be planning attack on energy infrastructure in Middle East
CNN – United States and Saudi Arabia have shared intelligence with each other that indicates that Iran may be planning…
Netanyahu eyes comeback as Israel votes in fifth election in four years
November 1, 2022
Netanyahu eyes comeback as Israel votes in fifth election in four years
Jerusalem CNN — Israelis are heading to the ballot box for an unprecedented fifth time in four years on Tuesday,…
World Cup 2022: Workers in Gulf state are united in wanting tournament to happen, says Gareth Southgate
November 1, 2022
World Cup 2022: Workers in Gulf state are united in wanting tournament to happen, says Gareth Southgate
CNN – England manager Gareth Southgate has a lot on his plate as the World Cup in Qatar grows ever…
Gulf states use new oil riches to gain regional influence
November 1, 2022
Gulf states use new oil riches to gain regional influence
Abu Dhabi CNN — Big Gulf Arab oil states are using the newfound riches they’ve reaped as a result of…