Middle East
‘I couldn’t save my daughter’: Behind the defining image of the Turkey earthquake
February 13, 2023
‘I couldn’t save my daughter’: Behind the defining image of the Turkey earthquake
It’s been a week since a massive 7.8 magnitude earthquake rocked Turkey and Syria, claiming the lives of more than…
Death toll climbs to 33,000 people in Turkey-Syria earthquake
February 13, 2023
Death toll climbs to 33,000 people in Turkey-Syria earthquake
CNN — More than 33,000 people have died across Turkey and Syria since a devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck on…
Second child dies in car ramming attack in Jerusalem
February 13, 2023
Second child dies in car ramming attack in Jerusalem
Jerusalem CNN — A car drove into several people at a bus stop in Jerusalem on Friday, killing a man…
Palestinian man, 27, shot and killed by Israeli settler in the West Bank, Palestinian officials say
February 13, 2023
Palestinian man, 27, shot and killed by Israeli settler in the West Bank, Palestinian officials say
Jerusalem CNN — A Palestinian man was shot and killed by an Israeli settler in the West Bank on Saturday,…
Israeli forces raid Jenin, killing 14-year-old boy, Palestinian officials say
February 13, 2023
Israeli forces raid Jenin, killing 14-year-old boy, Palestinian officials say
Jerusalem CNN — Israeli forces raided the West Bank city of Jenin on Sunday, killing a 14-year-old boy, the Palestinian…
Several rescue operations suspended in Syria and Turkey as chances of survival diminish
February 12, 2023
Several rescue operations suspended in Syria and Turkey as chances of survival diminish
Security risks put a handful of search and rescue operations on hold on Saturday, as the death toll of the…
Children orphaned by the quake in Turkey and Syria face an uncertain future
February 12, 2023
Children orphaned by the quake in Turkey and Syria face an uncertain future
A baby began her life surrounded by chaos and devastation this week. Reportedly named Aya – meaning ‘miracle’ in Arabic…
Hackers interrupt Iran president’s TV speech on anniversary of revolution
February 12, 2023
Hackers interrupt Iran president’s TV speech on anniversary of revolution
The Islamic Republic marked the 44th anniversary of the Iranian revolution on Saturday with state-organized rallies, as anti-government hackers briefly…
‘Secondary disaster’ looms as UN aid finally reaches survivors battling frozen conditions in Syria
February 12, 2023
‘Secondary disaster’ looms as UN aid finally reaches survivors battling frozen conditions in Syria
CNN — Survivors of Monday’s earthquake in Turkey and Syria could face “a secondary disaster” as cold and snow lead…
Quake-hit Turkey and Syria face years of rebuilding. Experts say it didn’t have to be this way
February 11, 2023
Quake-hit Turkey and Syria face years of rebuilding. Experts say it didn’t have to be this way
CNN — Five days after a massive 7.8 magnitude earthquake rocked Turkey and Syria the number of dead is staggering.…