Middle East
Algerian boxer Imane Khelif wins Olympic gold after social media firestorm
August 10, 2024
Algerian boxer Imane Khelif wins Olympic gold after social media firestorm
CNN — Algerian boxer Imane Khelif defeated Chinese opponent Yang Liu in the 66kg gold medal bout at the Paris…
These Gazan children have been reunited with their families after months of war. But thousands remain unaccompanied
August 10, 2024
These Gazan children have been reunited with their families after months of war. But thousands remain unaccompanied
CNN — On Tuesday morning, as Abdallah stood on a dusty street in northern Gaza amid the debris of bombed…
Residents of a frontline Israeli city feel Hezbollah’s war ‘getting closer’
August 9, 2024
Residents of a frontline Israeli city feel Hezbollah’s war ‘getting closer’
In Israel’s northern city of Nahariya, a sense of anxiety lingers among residents as they struggle to maintain daily life…
Hungry and displaced Gazans see their misery continuing with Hamas’ new leadership
August 8, 2024
Hungry and displaced Gazans see their misery continuing with Hamas’ new leadership
CNN — Hamas’ choice of a hardline political leader did little to comfort Gazans displaced, hungry, and seeking a way…
US Ambassador to Japan to skip Nagasaki peace ceremony after Israel excluded
August 8, 2024
US Ambassador to Japan to skip Nagasaki peace ceremony after Israel excluded
Tokyo CNN — US Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel will sit out Nagasaki’s peace ceremony over Israel’s exclusion from the annual commemoration of the…
Hezbollah poised to strike Israel independent of Iran, sources say
August 8, 2024
Hezbollah poised to strike Israel independent of Iran, sources say
CNN — Hezbollah looks increasingly like it may strike Israel independent of whatever Iran may intend to do, two sources familiar…
State Dept calls for Israel to investigate allegations of ‘horrific’ sexual abuse of Palestinian detainees
August 8, 2024
State Dept calls for Israel to investigate allegations of ‘horrific’ sexual abuse of Palestinian detainees
CNN — The US State Department called allegations of sexual abuse of Palestinian detainees by Israeli soldiers “horrific” and said…
Hezbollah leader says group will respond but keeping Israelis waiting is part of ‘punishment’
August 7, 2024
Hezbollah leader says group will respond but keeping Israelis waiting is part of ‘punishment’
Beirut, Lebanon CNN — Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah said his group will respond to Israel “regardless of the consequences” to…
Preparing to again defend Israel, US presses Iran and Israel to de-escalate
August 7, 2024
Preparing to again defend Israel, US presses Iran and Israel to de-escalate
Washington CNN — While the American military is rallying allies to yet again help defend Israel against an expected Iranian attack, top…
Algerian boxer Imane Khelif makes history by qualifying for Paris Olympics final
August 7, 2024
Algerian boxer Imane Khelif makes history by qualifying for Paris Olympics final
Algerian boxer Imane Khalif qualified on Tuesday evening for the final round of the Paris 2024 Olympics Games currently being…