Middle East
Afghan pilots who fought in 20-year war against Taliban in limbo after Trump blocks US resettlement plans
March 30, 2025
Afghan pilots who fought in 20-year war against Taliban in limbo after Trump blocks US resettlement plans
Islamabad CNN — The first time he flew his cargo plane through the clouds over his hometown of Kabul, Tauheed…
From death row to exile, Iranian-Kurdish rapper gives firsthand account of what he calls ‘severe torture’ in Iranian prison
March 29, 2025
From death row to exile, Iranian-Kurdish rapper gives firsthand account of what he calls ‘severe torture’ in Iranian prison
Editor’s Note: Warning: This article contains descriptions of torture. Berlin CNN — Saman Yasin thought he was leaving prison. It…
‘It starts at the top’: Extremist views are all that many young Israelis have ever known
March 29, 2025
‘It starts at the top’: Extremist views are all that many young Israelis have ever known
Jerusalem CNN — On a bright Sunday afternoon outside of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s residence in Jerusalem, a group…
Al-Masry Al-Youm debunks false reports about Qatari Foreign Minister’s ‘Arab NATO’ statement
March 29, 2025
Al-Masry Al-Youm debunks false reports about Qatari Foreign Minister’s ‘Arab NATO’ statement
Statements reportedly made by Qatar’s Foreign Minister regarding the formation of an “Arab NATO” have gone viral across social media.…
Israel strikes southern Beirut for the first time since November ceasefire
March 29, 2025
Israel strikes southern Beirut for the first time since November ceasefire
CNN — The Israeli military struck southern Beirut on Friday for the first time since November, after Israel said that…
Aid workers reported killed and missing in Gaza as Israeli blockade nears one month
March 29, 2025
Aid workers reported killed and missing in Gaza as Israeli blockade nears one month
CNN — More than a dozen aid workers have been killed or gone missing in Gaza over the past few…
Sudan’s army has captured the capital. Is it a turning point in the devastating conflict?
March 27, 2025
Sudan’s army has captured the capital. Is it a turning point in the devastating conflict?
CNN — Sudan’s army says it has wrested control of the capital Khartoum from a feared militia accused of genocide…
As Trump offers new nuclear talks, Iran weighs the cost of losing its final leverage
March 27, 2025
As Trump offers new nuclear talks, Iran weighs the cost of losing its final leverage
Editor’s Note: A version of this story appears in CNN’s Meanwhile in the Middle East newsletter, a weekly look inside…
‘Enough war’: Why Gazans are protesting Hamas now
March 27, 2025
‘Enough war’: Why Gazans are protesting Hamas now
CNN — Belal Abu Zaid, a Palestinian from northern Gaza, took to the streets alongside hundreds of others on Tuesday…
‘No other land:’ Oscar-winning Palestinian director says settler assault won’t push him from his home
March 27, 2025
‘No other land:’ Oscar-winning Palestinian director says settler assault won’t push him from his home
Susya, West Bank CNN — In a small village in the Hebron hills of the occupied West Bank, Hamdan Ballal…