Middle East
Iran’s jailed Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi allowed to leave prison for 21 days after surgery
December 4, 2024
Iran’s jailed Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi allowed to leave prison for 21 days after surgery
CNN — Iranian authorities have allowed Narges Mohammadi, the country’s most prominent human rights activist and 2023 Nobel Peace Prize…
Israel threatens to ‘go deeper’ into Lebanon as strikes strain ceasefire
December 4, 2024
Israel threatens to ‘go deeper’ into Lebanon as strikes strain ceasefire
CNN — As tit-for-tat strikes strain a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah less than a week since it went into…
Netanyahu arrest warrant tests Western commitment to international law
December 4, 2024
Netanyahu arrest warrant tests Western commitment to international law
CNN — The reach and credibility of international law is at its lowest in years as governments dismiss arrest warrants…
Iranian dissident rapper Toomaj Salehi released from prison
December 3, 2024
Iranian dissident rapper Toomaj Salehi released from prison
London CNN — Toomaj Salehi, an Iranian dissident rapper and activist, has been released from prison, according to a statement…
Syrian rebels have taken Aleppo, the country’s second biggest city. Here’s who they are
December 3, 2024
Syrian rebels have taken Aleppo, the country’s second biggest city. Here’s who they are
CNN — Eight years ago, Syria’s civil war shifted in President Bashar Al-Assad’s favor after a Russian blitzkrieg on Aleppo…
Former defense minister accuses Israel of ethnic cleansing in northern Gaza
December 3, 2024
Former defense minister accuses Israel of ethnic cleansing in northern Gaza
CNN — A highly decorated former Israeli defense minister has caused a firestorm by accusing Israel of carrying out ethnic…
Deadly Israeli strikes hit southern Lebanon after Hezbollah attacks, testing shaky ceasefire
December 3, 2024
Deadly Israeli strikes hit southern Lebanon after Hezbollah attacks, testing shaky ceasefire
CNN — Israeli strikes killed at least nine people in southern Lebanon, Lebanese authorities said Monday, the deadliest day since…
Syria’s army fiercely fighting back armed rebel factions
December 3, 2024
Syria’s army fiercely fighting back armed rebel factions
Violent clashes erupted between the Syrian army and armed factions in the Aleppo countryside, coinciding with the implementation of joint…
Israeli army renews bombing of southern Lebanon
December 3, 2024
Israeli army renews bombing of southern Lebanon
The Israeli army announced on Monday night that it was striking “terrorist” targets in Lebanon, in a renewal of its…
What’s happening in Syria? A simple guide
December 2, 2024
What’s happening in Syria? A simple guide
CNN — Syria’s civil war is back in the spotlight after a new rebel coalition launched a surprise attack, sweeping…