Middle East
Iranian anti-regime activist who died by suicide buried in Tehran
November 16, 2024
Iranian anti-regime activist who died by suicide buried in Tehran
Warning: This story contains descriptions of self-harm that some readers might find distressing CNN — Iranian activist Kianoosh Sanjari, who…
Israel’s war conduct in Gaza ‘consistent with the characteristics of genocide,’ UN Special Committee finds
November 16, 2024
Israel’s war conduct in Gaza ‘consistent with the characteristics of genocide,’ UN Special Committee finds
CNN — Israel’s war conduct in Gaza “is consistent with the characteristics of genocide,” including mass civilian casualties and using…
Lebanon ceasefire talks intensify as Hezbollah considers new US-Israeli proposal
November 15, 2024
Lebanon ceasefire talks intensify as Hezbollah considers new US-Israeli proposal
CNN — Hezbollah is considering a US-Israeli ceasefire proposal, sources told CNN, as diplomatic efforts to end the conflict between…
Nearly 90 congressional Democrats call on Biden to sanction far-right Israeli ministers
November 15, 2024
Nearly 90 congressional Democrats call on Biden to sanction far-right Israeli ministers
Washington CNN — Nearly 90 congressional Democrats are calling on President Joe Biden to impose sanctions on two far-right Israeli…
Fifteen killed in Israeli strikes on Damascus, Syrian state media say
November 15, 2024
Fifteen killed in Israeli strikes on Damascus, Syrian state media say
CNN — Fifteen people were killed and 16 others injured in Israeli strikes on Damascus in Syria, state media SANA…
Elon Musk met with Iran’s UN envoy, NYT reports
November 15, 2024
Elon Musk met with Iran’s UN envoy, NYT reports
New York CNN — Elon Musk, the world’s wealthiest person and close ally of President-elect Donald Trump, met with Iran’s…
Israel says it has expanded its military ground operation in Lebanon
November 14, 2024
Israel says it has expanded its military ground operation in Lebanon
CNN — Israel’s military ground operation in southern Lebanon has been expanded, the country’s defense minister Israel Katz said on…
The US says Israel is doing enough to bring aid into Gaza. On the ground it is a different story
November 14, 2024
The US says Israel is doing enough to bring aid into Gaza. On the ground it is a different story
CNN — A US deadline for Israel to improve getting humanitarian aid into Gaza has expired, with the Biden administration…
UN decries the situation in northern Gaza as ‘catastrophic’
November 14, 2024
UN decries the situation in northern Gaza as ‘catastrophic’
The spokesperson for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), Louise Wateridge, described the situation in…
UN sounds alarm at Israel’s ‘severe violations’ at key buffer zone with Syria
November 14, 2024
UN sounds alarm at Israel’s ‘severe violations’ at key buffer zone with Syria
CNN — The United Nations has accused Israel of “severe violations” of a 50-year-old agreement with Syria, saying it has…