Middle East
Libya’s army chief killed in plane crash in Turkey
December 24, 2025
Libya’s army chief killed in plane crash in Turkey
Libya’s army chief was killed in a plane crash while returning home from an official visit to Turkey on Tuesday,…
Women’s rights are on a sharp decline in Israel. Advocates blame Netanyahu’s far-right government
December 24, 2025
Women’s rights are on a sharp decline in Israel. Advocates blame Netanyahu’s far-right government
Jerusalem — They called themselves the “Women in Red.” Dressed in crimson robes and white caps, they marched with faces…
The ‘city of prophets’ where three religions align
December 23, 2025
The ‘city of prophets’ where three religions align
Şanliurfa, Turkey — Under the shadow of a centuries-old castle in Şanlıurfa, in southeastern Turkey, black-spotted golden carp swim in…
Israeli government approves controversial closure of Army Radio after 75 years
December 23, 2025
Israeli government approves controversial closure of Army Radio after 75 years
Jerusalem — The Israeli government has approved the closure of the country’s Army Radio after 75 years of broadcasting, in a…
‘We are still here.’ Catholic patriarch leads Christmas Mass at Gaza church bombed by Israel during the war
December 22, 2025
‘We are still here.’ Catholic patriarch leads Christmas Mass at Gaza church bombed by Israel during the war
The most senior Catholic cleric in the Holy Land urged Palestinians “not just to survive” but to “rebuild life” in…
Israeli soldiers shot and killed a West Bank teen they say ‘hurled a block.’ Video shows them shooting him point blank
December 22, 2025
Israeli soldiers shot and killed a West Bank teen they say ‘hurled a block.’ Video shows them shooting him point blank
The Israeli military said it shot dead a Palestinian “suspected of hurling a block” at soldiers on Saturday during an…
A soaked tent or a bombed-out ruin: Gazans face a grim choice this winter
December 22, 2025
A soaked tent or a bombed-out ruin: Gazans face a grim choice this winter
Palestinians in Gaza face an impossible choice this winter. With more than 400,000 homes destroyed in the war, Gazans are…
US conducts strikes in Syria in response to attack that killed two American soldiers
December 20, 2025
US conducts strikes in Syria in response to attack that killed two American soldiers
The US struck multiple targets in Syria on Friday that the US military tied to ISIS as retaliation for the…
Armed gangs are vying to fill the vacuum left by Hamas in Israeli-occupied Gaza
December 20, 2025
Armed gangs are vying to fill the vacuum left by Hamas in Israeli-occupied Gaza
When Sheikh Mohammed Abu Mustafa stepped out of his mosque in southern Gaza after leading afternoon prayers in early November,…
Gaza no longer in famine, says global hunger watchdog, after influx of aid following ceasefire
December 20, 2025
Gaza no longer in famine, says global hunger watchdog, after influx of aid following ceasefire
There is no longer famine in Gaza, a United Nations-backed hunger monitor announced on Friday, after an influx of humanitarian…