Middle East
Pakistan condemns deadly Iranian missile strike on its territory as an ‘unprovoked violation’
January 17, 2024
Pakistan condemns deadly Iranian missile strike on its territory as an ‘unprovoked violation’
CNN — Pakistan on Tuesday strongly condemned an Iranian airstrike inside its borders that killed two children, calling it an…
Saudi Arabia could recognize Israel if Palestinian issue is resolved, foreign minister says
January 16, 2024
Saudi Arabia could recognize Israel if Palestinian issue is resolved, foreign minister says
Saudi Arabia is willing to recognize Israel if the Palestinian issue is resolved, Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan…
Israel says it struck multiple Hezbollah targets in Lebanon
January 16, 2024
Israel says it struck multiple Hezbollah targets in Lebanon
Israel said it struck multiple Hezbollah targets in Lebanon on Tuesday, the latest in cross-border fighting between the Israel Defense…
Saudi Arabia isn’t ruling out befriending Israel. But it may come at a higher price
January 16, 2024
Saudi Arabia isn’t ruling out befriending Israel. But it may come at a higher price
Abu Dhabi, UAE CNN — Just weeks before Hamas launched its October 7 attack on Israel, Saudi Arabia said it…
Iran launches missile strikes in northern Iraq and Syria, claims to destroy Israeli spy base
January 16, 2024
Iran launches missile strikes in northern Iraq and Syria, claims to destroy Israeli spy base
CNN — Iran’s Revolutionary Guards on Monday launched ballistic missiles at what it said was a spy base for Israel’s…
Biden seeking to return hostages in Gaza through contacts with Egypt, Qatar, Israel
January 16, 2024
Biden seeking to return hostages in Gaza through contacts with Egypt, Qatar, Israel
US President Joe Biden expressed his desire to use his close contacts in Egypt, Qatar, and Israel to return all…
The Gazan doctor whose phone call on live TV shook Israelis to the core
January 15, 2024
The Gazan doctor whose phone call on live TV shook Israelis to the core
Editor’s Note: The following interview includes graphic language. Reader discretion is advised. CNN — When I speak to Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish on…
Australian foreign minister to visit Middle East to support peace efforts
January 15, 2024
Australian foreign minister to visit Middle East to support peace efforts
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong will visit the Middle East this week to “support international diplomatic efforts towards a durable…
Iran’s president criticizes US strikes against Huthis
January 15, 2024
Iran’s president criticizes US strikes against Huthis
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi on Sunday criticized recent US strikes in Yemen during a phone call with a top Houthi official,…
The UK gave the Huthis “warning after warning” before it carried out airstrikes, UK Foreign Secretary says
January 14, 2024
The UK gave the Huthis “warning after warning” before it carried out airstrikes, UK Foreign Secretary says
The UK gave the Huthis “warning after warning” about their actions in the Red Sea before it carried out airstrikes…