Middle East
At least 30 dead after dam collapses in Sudan, UN agency says
August 27, 2024
At least 30 dead after dam collapses in Sudan, UN agency says
CNN — At least 30 people have been killed following the collapse of a dam in Sudan’s northwest Red Sea…
Polio vaccines for more than 1.2 million people delivered to Gaza
August 27, 2024
Polio vaccines for more than 1.2 million people delivered to Gaza
Polio vaccines for more than 1.2 million people have been delivered to the Gaza Strip, according to the Israeli agency…
Progress made in Gaza ceasefire talks but still work to do on ‘final details,’ US official says
August 27, 2024
Progress made in Gaza ceasefire talks but still work to do on ‘final details,’ US official says
CNN — Negotiators continue to work to strike a deal for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of Israeli…
‘They told me to strip.’ Former Palestinian detainee says he was sexually abused in an Israeli prison
August 26, 2024
‘They told me to strip.’ Former Palestinian detainee says he was sexually abused in an Israeli prison
Editor’s Note: This story contains graphic and disturbing descriptions of sexual violence. Editor’s Note: A version of this story appears…
Jordan warns of danger for “regional war” after major flare-up between Israel and Hezbollah
August 26, 2024
Jordan warns of danger for “regional war” after major flare-up between Israel and Hezbollah
The government of Jordan is warning that the heavy exchange of fire overnight between Israel and Lebanon could lead to…
Discussions on Gaza ceasefire deal will continue over coming days, US official says
August 26, 2024
Discussions on Gaza ceasefire deal will continue over coming days, US official says
Discussions to try to finalize the Gaza hostage and ceasefire deal will continue over the coming days, with teams remaining…
The Middle East may have backed off from the brink of a regional war – for now
August 26, 2024
The Middle East may have backed off from the brink of a regional war – for now
CNN — For nearly a month, people in Lebanon and Israel braced for a wider war. A deadly rocket strike…
Ceasefire and hostage talks set to resume in Cairo as sticking points remain
August 25, 2024
Ceasefire and hostage talks set to resume in Cairo as sticking points remain
Negotiators are gathering in the Egyptian capital Cairo for a renewed push to secure an end for fighting in Gaza…
What you need to know about Sunday’s exchange of fire between Israel and Hezbollah
August 25, 2024
What you need to know about Sunday’s exchange of fire between Israel and Hezbollah
Sunday morning in the Middle East began with a massive exchange of fire between Israel and the Iran-backed militant group…
Israeli strike at Deir al-Balah kills 7 Palestinians
August 25, 2024
Israeli strike at Deir al-Balah kills 7 Palestinians
The AlQahera News channel reported that seven people were killed and others were injured on Sunday after Israeli strikes targeted…