Middle East
Four things to watch out for in the Middle East in 2023
January 3, 2023
Four things to watch out for in the Middle East in 2023
Abu Dhabi, UAE CNN — The event that dominated the world’s news agenda in 2022 was the Ukraine war and…
Cristiano Ronaldo signs for Saudi team Al Nassr
December 31, 2022
Cristiano Ronaldo signs for Saudi team Al Nassr
Famed Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has joined Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr, the team announced on social media Friday. The…
Islamabad court frees convicted rapist after ‘agreement’ to marry his victim
December 30, 2022
Islamabad court frees convicted rapist after ‘agreement’ to marry his victim
Islamabad, PakistanCNN — A court in Pakistan on Monday freed a convicted rapist after it was “agreed” he would marry his…
UN halts some aid programs in Afghanistan after Taliban’s ban on female NGO workers
December 30, 2022
UN halts some aid programs in Afghanistan after Taliban’s ban on female NGO workers
CNN — The United Nations announced Wednesday it has suspended some of its “time-critical” programs in Afghanistan in the wake of the Taliban’s ban…
Benjamin Netanyahu sworn in as leader of Israel’s likely most right-wing government ever
December 30, 2022
Benjamin Netanyahu sworn in as leader of Israel’s likely most right-wing government ever
CNN — Benjamin Netanyahu Thursday completed a dramatic return as Israel’s prime minister, after being sworn in as the leader of what…
Jordan king warns of ‘red lines’ in Jerusalem as Netanyahu returns to office
December 29, 2022
Jordan king warns of ‘red lines’ in Jerusalem as Netanyahu returns to office
Amman, JordanCNN — Jordan’s king says he is prepared for conflict should the status of Jerusalem’s holy sites change as Israel prepares to…
This Afghan interpreter risked his life for US Marines. Now, they’re fighting for him to stay in the US
December 28, 2022
This Afghan interpreter risked his life for US Marines. Now, they’re fighting for him to stay in the US
CNN — It was November 2010 and a platoon of Marines was patrolling outside of a village in Helmand Province,…
UN Security Council ‘deeply alarmed’ by Taliban restrictions on women
December 28, 2022
UN Security Council ‘deeply alarmed’ by Taliban restrictions on women
The United Nations Security Council on Tuesday said it was “deeply alarmed” by the ruling Taliban’s ban on women attending…
Flight carrying family of Iranian soccer legend Ali Daei forced to return
December 27, 2022
Flight carrying family of Iranian soccer legend Ali Daei forced to return
The family of an Iranian soccer great was prevented by authorities in the Islamic Republic from leaving the country on…
Major foreign aid groups suspend work in Afghanistan after Taliban bars female employees
December 26, 2022
Major foreign aid groups suspend work in Afghanistan after Taliban bars female employees
At least half a dozen major foreign aid groups have said they are temporarily suspending their operations in Afghanistan after…