Middle East
Decision to recognize Palestinian statehood “important step towards peace,” say Ireland, Spain and Norway leaders
May 22, 2024
Decision to recognize Palestinian statehood “important step towards peace,” say Ireland, Spain and Norway leaders
The prime ministers of Ireland, Spain and Norway have hailed their decision to recognize a Palestinian state as an “important…
Norway says it will arrest Netanyahu if he ever visits the country: FM
May 22, 2024
Norway says it will arrest Netanyahu if he ever visits the country: FM
Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide said on Tuesday that the Norwegian government will be obligated to arrest Israeli Prime…
Team of international medics trapped at Gaza’s European Hospital safely evacuated
May 22, 2024
Team of international medics trapped at Gaza’s European Hospital safely evacuated
London CNN — A team of 16 international healthcare workers stranded in Gaza’s European Hospital has finally been evacuated two…
Pentagon says none of the aid unloaded from US pier off coast of Gaza has been delivered to broader Palestinian population
May 22, 2024
Pentagon says none of the aid unloaded from US pier off coast of Gaza has been delivered to broader Palestinian population
CNN — None of the aid that has been unloaded from the temporary pier the US constructed off the coast…
Some in Iran claim US sanctions caused the Raisi helicopter crash. The truth may be more complicated
May 21, 2024
Some in Iran claim US sanctions caused the Raisi helicopter crash. The truth may be more complicated
CNN — Even before Iran’s army chief Mohammad Bagheri ordered an investigation into the helicopter crash that cost the Islamic…
Hamas and Israeli leaders may face international arrest warrants. Here’s what that means
May 21, 2024
Hamas and Israeli leaders may face international arrest warrants. Here’s what that means
The prosecutor at the International Criminal Court (ICC) is seeking arrest warrants for top Hamas and Israeli figures on charges…
Iran begins days of funeral ceremonies for President Raisi as investigators probe helicopter crash
May 21, 2024
Iran begins days of funeral ceremonies for President Raisi as investigators probe helicopter crash
CNN — Funeral ceremonies are set to begin on Tuesday for the late Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi following his death…
Israeli operation in Jenin kills 7, says Palestinian Health Ministry
May 21, 2024
Israeli operation in Jenin kills 7, says Palestinian Health Ministry
Seven Palestinians were killed and nine others wounded during an Israeli military operation in Jenin in the occupied West Bank…
Hezbollah says Iran’s president was a “big brother” and “strong supporter”
May 20, 2024
Hezbollah says Iran’s president was a “big brother” and “strong supporter”
Iran-backed Lebanese militant group Hezbollah has joined allies in extending condolences over the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, whom…
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman being treated for lung inflammation
May 20, 2024
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman being treated for lung inflammation
CNN — Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud has a lung inflammation and is receiving treatment, Saudi news agency SPA said,…