Middle East
Children are dying of starvation in their parents’ arms as famine spreads through Gaza
June 26, 2024
Children are dying of starvation in their parents’ arms as famine spreads through Gaza
CNN — Younis lays disorientated on a green mattress in Nasser Hospital, in southern Gaza. His long brown eyelashes rest delicately…
Oil-rich Abu Dhabi wants to be an AI leader. Aligning with the US is just the start
June 26, 2024
Oil-rich Abu Dhabi wants to be an AI leader. Aligning with the US is just the start
CNN — The world’s first minister dedicated to developing artificial intelligence (AI) strategy is already becoming embroiled in a global…
Off Gaza’s coast, truckloads of aid roll off a US military pier – only to remain uncollected
June 26, 2024
Off Gaza’s coast, truckloads of aid roll off a US military pier – only to remain uncollected
CNN — After a series of mishaps, trucks of humanitarian aid are now beginning to roll onto the US military…
‘This is the blood of my son’: While Israel hailed rescue of four hostages, Palestinians recall the horrors
June 26, 2024
‘This is the blood of my son’: While Israel hailed rescue of four hostages, Palestinians recall the horrors
CNN — Bullet holes fleck the bloodstained walls of the Miqdad family home, in Nuseirat camp, central Gaza. CNN footage…
Gaza population at risk of famine as it continues to face emergency levels of hunger, report finds
June 25, 2024
Gaza population at risk of famine as it continues to face emergency levels of hunger, report finds
CNN — Almost the entire population of Gaza is at risk of famine within the next three months as the war…
Israel’s top court rules ultra-Orthodox Jews must be drafted into military, in blow to Netanyahu
June 25, 2024
Israel’s top court rules ultra-Orthodox Jews must be drafted into military, in blow to Netanyahu
Jerusalem CNN — Israel’s Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered the government to draft ultra-Orthodox Jews into the military, delivering a…
Netanyahu scrambles to contain backlash to comments on ceasefire deal as hostage families release new video
June 25, 2024
Netanyahu scrambles to contain backlash to comments on ceasefire deal as hostage families release new video
CNN — Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday said he was still “committed” to an Israeli ceasefire and hostage…
Over 2,900 acres in Rafah affected by bulldozing or destroyed during IDF ground operation, CNN analysis shows
June 25, 2024
Over 2,900 acres in Rafah affected by bulldozing or destroyed during IDF ground operation, CNN analysis shows
More than 2,900 acres — or almost 12 square kilometers — of southern Gaza has been affected by bulldozing or…
‘This area has a geographical curse’: Residents along Lebanon’s border with Israel fear another war
June 24, 2024
‘This area has a geographical curse’: Residents along Lebanon’s border with Israel fear another war
Marjayoun, Lebanon CNN — In the town of Marjayoun in southern Lebanon, around five miles north of the Israeli border,…
Saudi Arabia says 1,301 died on Hajj this year
June 24, 2024
Saudi Arabia says 1,301 died on Hajj this year
CNN — Saudi Arabia said Sunday that more than 1,300 people died on this year’s Hajj pilgrimage – with “numerous…