Middle East
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,…
In Turkey, a father and daughter are reunited while a teen boy searches for his mom
February 18, 2023
In Turkey, a father and daughter are reunited while a teen boy searches for his mom
Adana, Turkey CNN — First there are screams … then piercing cries … and then “father, father” is heard over…
Qatari Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani officially makes bid for Manchester United
February 18, 2023
Qatari Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani officially makes bid for Manchester United
Qatari Shiekh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani has officially made a bid for English Premier League club Manchester United, Al…
Isolated Iran finds ally China reluctant to extend it a lifeline
February 18, 2023
Isolated Iran finds ally China reluctant to extend it a lifeline
Abu Dhabi, UAE CNN — Shortly before leaving for his first state visit to China on Tuesday, Iranian President Ebrahim…
Palestinian activist beaten by Israeli soldier tells CNN he is scared for his life
February 18, 2023
Palestinian activist beaten by Israeli soldier tells CNN he is scared for his life
Palestinian activist Issa Amro, who was filmed being assaulted by an Israeli solder on Monday, told CNN he is physically…
Three survivors pulled alive from earthquake rubble in Turkey, more than 248 hours after quake
February 17, 2023
Three survivors pulled alive from earthquake rubble in Turkey, more than 248 hours after quake
CNN — At least three more people, including two minors, have been incredibly pulled alive from the rubble of a devastating…
Quake survivor’s first concern after 10 days trapped under rubble in Turkey: ‘How is mother?’
February 17, 2023
Quake survivor’s first concern after 10 days trapped under rubble in Turkey: ‘How is mother?’
CNN — “How is my mother and everyone?” the man on the stretcher asks, speaking calmly into a cell phone. Crying…
Syria’s Assad hopes quake can help free him from global isolation
February 15, 2023
Syria’s Assad hopes quake can help free him from global isolation
Abu Dhabi CNN — Eight days after a devastating earthquake struck Turkey and Syria, a relief plane touched down in…