Middle East
Saudi’s MBS wants more than peace at his Ukraine summit
August 5, 2023
Saudi’s MBS wants more than peace at his Ukraine summit
CNN — Saudi Arabia’s ancient Red Sea port city Jeddah, stewing in the steamy heat of the world’s hottest summer…
Protesters demand answers on third anniversary of Beirut port explosion
August 5, 2023
Protesters demand answers on third anniversary of Beirut port explosion
CNN — Hundreds of protesters gathered in Lebanon on Friday to mark the third anniversary of a devastating explosion that…
14 million children in Sudan are in dire need of humanitarian support, says UNICEF
August 5, 2023
14 million children in Sudan are in dire need of humanitarian support, says UNICEF
CNN — Fourteen million children are in “dire need” of humanitarian support in Sudan, the United Nation’s children’s agency warned…
Displaced Afghan students face uncertain future as they await approval to come to US
August 4, 2023
Displaced Afghan students face uncertain future as they await approval to come to US
CNN — For a group of roughly two dozen displaced Afghan university students, the future feels uncertain. They’ve already uprooted…
Saudi Arabia extends oil production cut even as US gas prices hit nine-month highs
August 4, 2023
Saudi Arabia extends oil production cut even as US gas prices hit nine-month highs
New York CNN — OPEC leader Saudi Arabia is extending its oil production cut for at least another month in…
Iran proposes long jail terms, AI surveillance and crackdown on influencers in harsh new hijab law
August 4, 2023
Iran proposes long jail terms, AI surveillance and crackdown on influencers in harsh new hijab law
CNN — Just weeks ahead of the one-year anniversary of the mass protests sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini,…
Sweden and Denmark consider ban on Quran-burning protests as security fears rise
August 2, 2023
Sweden and Denmark consider ban on Quran-burning protests as security fears rise
CNN — A spate of Quran-burning protests in Sweden and Denmark has caused angry demonstrations in Muslim-majority countries, heightened security…
Most Israelis oppose the court overhaul. But a minority is backing Netanyahu to the hilt
August 2, 2023
Most Israelis oppose the court overhaul. But a minority is backing Netanyahu to the hilt
CNN — When thousands of people hit Israel’s streets to protest against the passage of the first law in the…
Nouhaila Benzina becomes first player to wear hijab at Women’s World Cup as Morocco secures first win
July 31, 2023
Nouhaila Benzina becomes first player to wear hijab at Women’s World Cup as Morocco secures first win
Morocco earned a surprise victory over South Korea on Sunday to secure the country’s first win at a Women’s World…
Divisive Israeli minister visits key Jerusalem holy site, drawing condemnation
July 28, 2023
Divisive Israeli minister visits key Jerusalem holy site, drawing condemnation
Jerusalem CNN — Israel’s minister of national security, Itamar Ben-Gvir, on Thursday joined a group of Jewish Israelis in visiting…