Middle East
At least 5 dead after earthquakes hit southern Iran
July 2, 2022
At least 5 dead after earthquakes hit southern Iran
(CNN) – At least five people were killed and 44 others injured following a string of earthquakes in southern Iran…
Eight killed in Sudan as protesters rally on uprising anniversary
July 1, 2022
Eight killed in Sudan as protesters rally on uprising anniversary
Khartoum, Sudan (CNN)At least eight protesters were shot dead in Sudan on Thursday, medics said, as large crowds took to the streets…
A leader for all Israelis? Yair Lapid takes over as caretaker prime minister
July 1, 2022
A leader for all Israelis? Yair Lapid takes over as caretaker prime minister
Jerusalem (CNN)Yair Lapid is used to being in the spotlight. The son of a prominent family, Lapid has dabbled in…
Toxic gas leak in Jordan kills at least 12 people, injures hundreds
June 29, 2022
Toxic gas leak in Jordan kills at least 12 people, injures hundreds
(CNN) – A toxic gas that leaked out of a container in Jordan’s port of Aqaba, killing at least 12…
Why OPEC may not have the answer to high oil prices
June 28, 2022
Why OPEC may not have the answer to high oil prices
Abu Dhabi, UAE (CNN) – Oil-consuming nations wait with bated breath as the OPEC cartel meets once again this week…
After earthquake that killed 1,000, Afghanistan braces for cholera, disease outbreaks
June 27, 2022
After earthquake that killed 1,000, Afghanistan braces for cholera, disease outbreaks
Kabul/Wor Kali, Afghanistan – Thousands affected by a deadly earthquake in eastern Afghanistan are in need of clean water and…
Prince Charles accepted suitcase with 1 million euros from Qatari sheikh, Sunday Times reports
June 27, 2022
Prince Charles accepted suitcase with 1 million euros from Qatari sheikh, Sunday Times reports
(CNN) – Clarence House said Prince Charles received charitable donations and the correct processes were followed regarding those donations after…
Saudi Arabia releases Murtaja Qureiris, once the youngest political prisoner in the kingdom — ESOHR
June 25, 2022
Saudi Arabia releases Murtaja Qureiris, once the youngest political prisoner in the kingdom — ESOHR
(CNN) – Murtaja Qureiris, once considered by lawyers and activists as the youngest political prisoner in Saudi Arabia, was released…
Libya’s oil industry is in disarray right when the world needs it more than ever
June 25, 2022
Libya’s oil industry is in disarray right when the world needs it more than ever
Cairo (CNN) – Libya was thrust back into the spotlight last week when it announced that it is pumping a…
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman visits Turkey for first time since Khashoggi murder
June 25, 2022
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman visits Turkey for first time since Khashoggi murder
London (CNN) – Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has landed in the Turkish capital, Ankara, for a first visit…