Middle East
Drones attack military plant in Iran: Tehran
January 29, 2023
Drones attack military plant in Iran: Tehran
CNN — Drones attacked a military plant in Iran’s central city of Isfahan, Tehran said on Sunday. “An explosion has…
Massive fire breaks out at oil refinery in Iran
January 29, 2023
Massive fire breaks out at oil refinery in Iran
CNN —A massive fire broke out at an oil refinery in northwestern Iran on Saturday, the semi-official Fars News Agency…
Hundreds injured, 3 dead, as earthquake hits Iran
January 29, 2023
Hundreds injured, 3 dead, as earthquake hits Iran
At least three people were killed and more than 800 injured when a 5.9 magnitude earthquake struck Iran on Saturday…
Settlements to be ‘strengthened’ in wake of Jerusalem attacks, Israeli PM says
January 29, 2023
Settlements to be ‘strengthened’ in wake of Jerusalem attacks, Israeli PM says
CNN — Israel will “take steps to strengthen settlement” in response to shooting attacks in Jerusalem Friday and Saturday, Prime…
Gun attack on Azerbaijan embassy in Tehran kills security chief
January 28, 2023
Gun attack on Azerbaijan embassy in Tehran kills security chief
A gunman entered Azerbaijan’s embassy in the Iranian capital and killed one person on Friday, the foreign ministries of Iran…
The world looks on as Erdogan jockeys for a third decade of power in Turkey
January 28, 2023
The world looks on as Erdogan jockeys for a third decade of power in Turkey
Abu Dhabi CNN — Turkey is less than four months away from a presidential election that could extend the 20-year…
Iran’s amassed enough material for ‘several nuclear weapons,’ says IAEA chief
January 28, 2023
Iran’s amassed enough material for ‘several nuclear weapons,’ says IAEA chief
Abu Dhabi CNN — Diplomatic efforts to prevent Iran developing a nuclear weapon should restart, said International Atomic Energy Agency…
At least seven dead in Jerusalem synagogue attack, Israeli police say
January 28, 2023
At least seven dead in Jerusalem synagogue attack, Israeli police say
Israeli police say at least seven people were killed and three were injured in a shooting near a synagogue in…
Israeli PM meets Jordan’s king in Amman in first trip abroad since returning to office
January 27, 2023
Israeli PM meets Jordan’s king in Amman in first trip abroad since returning to office
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu on Tuesday held talks with King Abdullah in Jordan. The visit comes amid heightened tensions between…
Lethal Israeli raid marks deadliest day in over a year
January 27, 2023
Lethal Israeli raid marks deadliest day in over a year
CNN — Israeli forces killed nine Palestinians and wounded several others in the West Bank city of Jenin on Thursday, the Palestinian Ministry…