Middle East
EU sanctions Wagner subsidiary in Sudan after CNN investigation into gold exploitation
February 27, 2023
EU sanctions Wagner subsidiary in Sudan after CNN investigation into gold exploitation
London CNN — The European Union has sanctioned a Russian national and the subsidiary of Russia’s Wagner Group in Sudan,…
Turkish soccer fans throw stuffed animals on the field, vent dissatisfaction with government quake response
February 27, 2023
Turkish soccer fans throw stuffed animals on the field, vent dissatisfaction with government quake response
In a show of support for children impacted by the earthquake in Turkey, soccer fans threw stuffed animals onto the…
British woman who joined ISIS as a teen loses UK citizenship appeal
February 27, 2023
British woman who joined ISIS as a teen loses UK citizenship appeal
London CNN — Shamima Begum, who left the United Kingdom to join ISIS at the age of 15, has lost…
Two Israeli settlers killed in West Bank shooting, days after Israeli raid kills 11 Palestinians
February 27, 2023
Two Israeli settlers killed in West Bank shooting, days after Israeli raid kills 11 Palestinians
Two Israeli settlers were shot and killed in the West Bank on Sunday, local settler leader Yossi Dagan said, calling…
Turkey arrests nearly 200 people over alleged poor building construction following quake tragedy
February 27, 2023
Turkey arrests nearly 200 people over alleged poor building construction following quake tragedy
Istanbul, Turkey CNN — Nearly 200 people have been arrested for alleged poor building construction following the catastrophic earthquake that…
About 160,000 people protest against Netanyahu’s judicial overhaul in Tel Aviv
February 26, 2023
About 160,000 people protest against Netanyahu’s judicial overhaul in Tel Aviv
Jerusalem CNN — About 160,000 people demonstrated in Tel Aviv Saturday night against the Israeli government’s plans to weaken the…
US fails to get Middle East allies to take sides one year into the Ukraine war
February 25, 2023
US fails to get Middle East allies to take sides one year into the Ukraine war
Abu Dhabi CNN — At a major international defense exhibition in the United Arab Emirates this week, tucked away in…
Israel launches airstrikes on Gaza after rocket attacks as violence escalates
February 25, 2023
Israel launches airstrikes on Gaza after rocket attacks as violence escalates
Israel launched airstrikes targeting alleged weapons manufacturing and storage sites in Gaza on Thursday, following a rocket attack from the…
Afraid to sleep indoors: Child survivors of deadly quake left traumatized
February 25, 2023
Afraid to sleep indoors: Child survivors of deadly quake left traumatized
Abu Dhabi, UAE CNN — “She used to jump up and down like a butterfly. Now, she is psychologically broken.”…
Israeli incursion shatters lives in ancient Middle Eastern city
February 25, 2023
Israeli incursion shatters lives in ancient Middle Eastern city
Nablus, West Bank CNN — The heart of occupied Nablus is one of the most ancient cities in the Middle…