Middle East
At least 56 killed, hundreds injured in clashes across Sudan as paramilitary group claims control of presidential palace
April 16, 2023
At least 56 killed, hundreds injured in clashes across Sudan as paramilitary group claims control of presidential palace
At least 56 people have been killed and 595 injured in clashes across Sudan, according to the Central Committee of…
Sudanese paramilitary group claim control of Presidential Palace
April 15, 2023
Sudanese paramilitary group claim control of Presidential Palace
CNN — The Sudanese paramilitary group the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) say they have taken control of the Presidential Palace,…
Inside Al-Aqsa, Muslims say they’re losing control of the holy site
April 15, 2023
Inside Al-Aqsa, Muslims say they’re losing control of the holy site
Jerusalem CNN — On the grounds of the Al-Aqsa complex, one of the most revered places in Islam and Judaism,…
Huthis try to reassure skeptics they won’t seek full control of Yemen, as Saudis eye exit
April 15, 2023
Huthis try to reassure skeptics they won’t seek full control of Yemen, as Saudis eye exit
Abu Dhabi, UAE CNN — Yemen’s Huthi rebels are not interested in spreading tyranny in the country and are willing…
Iran executions up 75 percent as Tehran seeks to ‘instill fear’ in protesters, rights groups say
April 15, 2023
Iran executions up 75 percent as Tehran seeks to ‘instill fear’ in protesters, rights groups say
CNN — Iran executed at least 582 people last year, a 75 percent increase on the previous year, according to…
Iran executions up 75% as Tehran seeks to ‘instill fear’ in protesters, rights groups say
April 14, 2023
Iran executions up 75% as Tehran seeks to ‘instill fear’ in protesters, rights groups say
CNN — Iran executed at least 582 people last year, a 75% increase on the previous year, according to human rights…
CIA director makes unannounced visit to Saudi Arabia
April 11, 2023
CIA director makes unannounced visit to Saudi Arabia
CNN – CIA Director William Burns made an unannounced visit to Saudi Arabia earlier this week to meet with intelligence…
UN tells Afghan staff to stay home after Taliban bans women from working with the organization
April 11, 2023
UN tells Afghan staff to stay home after Taliban bans women from working with the organization
CNN – The United Nations has instructed all of its personnel in Afghanistan to stay away from its offices in…
Palestinian teen killed, Israeli woman dies of wounds as West Bank violence simmers
April 11, 2023
Palestinian teen killed, Israeli woman dies of wounds as West Bank violence simmers
Jerusalem CNN — Israeli forces shot and killed a 15-year-old Palestinian boy in the Aqbat Jaber refugee camp near the…
A little-known drug brought billions to Syria’s coffers. Now it’s a bargaining chip
April 11, 2023
A little-known drug brought billions to Syria’s coffers. Now it’s a bargaining chip
Abu Dhabi, UAE CNN — A highly addictive drug that became Syria’s economic lifeline over a decade of isolation may…