Middle East
More than 100 killed across Pakistan and Afghanistan as flash floods and heavy rains sweep the region
April 18, 2024
More than 100 killed across Pakistan and Afghanistan as flash floods and heavy rains sweep the region
CNN — Unseasonal rainfall has lashed Pakistan and Afghanistan over the past few days, killing more than 100 people across…
Jordan walks a tightrope after downing Iranian drones and missiles
April 18, 2024
Jordan walks a tightrope after downing Iranian drones and missiles
Editor’s Note: A version of this story appears in CNN’s Meanwhile in the Middle East newsletter, a three-times-a-week look inside…
Thousands of Palestinians attempt to return home to northern Gaza, but face Israeli fire
April 17, 2024
Thousands of Palestinians attempt to return home to northern Gaza, but face Israeli fire
CNN — Thousands of Palestinians, including men, women, children and elderly, attempted to return to their homes in northern Gaza…
A year’s worth of rain plunges normally dry Dubai underwater
April 17, 2024
A year’s worth of rain plunges normally dry Dubai underwater
CNN — A year’s worth of rain unleashed immense flash flooding in Dubai Tuesday as roads turned into rivers and…
Up to 50 Israelis reportedly committed suicide due to trauma following Nova Festival incident
April 17, 2024
Up to 50 Israelis reportedly committed suicide due to trauma following Nova Festival incident
Guy Ben Shimon, one of the survivors of the Nova music concert in Re’im settlement adjacent to the Gaza Strip…
At least 13 killed, including 7 children, after strike on Gaza’s Al-Maghazi refugee camp
April 17, 2024
At least 13 killed, including 7 children, after strike on Gaza’s Al-Maghazi refugee camp
At least 13 people were killed, including seven children, and more than 25 injured after a strike targeted Al-Maghazi refugee…
Can Netanyahu avoid triggering a regional war?
April 17, 2024
Can Netanyahu avoid triggering a regional war?
CNN — Israel, aided by its allies, dodged a bullet Sunday. To be more precise, 60 tons of explosives aboard…
Hamas slashes number of hostages it is willing to release in ceasefire deal, Israeli source says
April 16, 2024
Hamas slashes number of hostages it is willing to release in ceasefire deal, Israeli source says
Hamas has slashed the number of hostages it is willing to release during the first phase of a proposed ceasefire…
Restraint or retribution? Israel faces dilemma in its response to Iran’s attack
April 16, 2024
Restraint or retribution? Israel faces dilemma in its response to Iran’s attack
Editor’s Note: A version of this story appears in CNN’s Meanwhile in the Middle East newsletter, a three-times-a-week look inside…
Fifteen more bodies recovered from Al-Shifa hospital area after Israeli military’s withdrawal
April 16, 2024
Fifteen more bodies recovered from Al-Shifa hospital area after Israeli military’s withdrawal
Fifteen bodies were recovered on Monday from around Al-Shifa hospital following the withdrawal of the Israeli military from the area…