Middle East
The Taliban pledged to honor women’s rights in Afghanistan. Here’s how it eroded them instead
December 24, 2022
The Taliban pledged to honor women’s rights in Afghanistan. Here’s how it eroded them instead
When the Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan in August 2021 in a lightning takeover following the withdrawal of US…
Coins and coffee: Saudi Arabia reveals national cultural models at the Islamic Consultative Meeting in Morocco
December 23, 2022
Coins and coffee: Saudi Arabia reveals national cultural models at the Islamic Consultative Meeting in Morocco
The activities of the “Islamic Coins and Manuscripts” exhibition began Wednesday, alongside the 43rd session of the ISESCO Executive Council,…
Exclusive: Biden task force investigating how US tech ends up in Iranian attack drones used against Ukraine
December 23, 2022
Exclusive: Biden task force investigating how US tech ends up in Iranian attack drones used against Ukraine
WashingtonCNN — The Biden administration has launched an expansive task force to investigate how US and western components, including American-made microelectronics, are…
Exclusive: Iranian footballer is among dozens facing execution while the West is distracted by Christmas, supporters fear
December 23, 2022
Exclusive: Iranian footballer is among dozens facing execution while the West is distracted by Christmas, supporters fear
CNN — Shahid Alikhani square is a nondescript part of the historic Iranian city of Isfahan. Its sole claim to prominence is the…
Football, gas and bribery allegations: How Qatar-EU relations deteriorated
December 22, 2022
Football, gas and bribery allegations: How Qatar-EU relations deteriorated
Abu Dhabi, UAECNN — As the world’s attention was focused on the conclusion of the World Cup in Qatar last week, a political…
Netanyahu informs Israeli president he has formed government
December 22, 2022
Netanyahu informs Israeli president he has formed government
JerusalemCNN — Benjamin Netanyahu has officially informed Israeli President Isaac Herzog that he has successfully formed a government, his Likud party said Wednesday.…
Taliban suspend university education for women in Afghanistan
December 21, 2022
Taliban suspend university education for women in Afghanistan
The Taliban government has suspended university education for all female students in Afghanistan, the latest step in its brutal clampdown…
Football, gas and bribery allegations: How Qatar-EU relations deteriorated
December 21, 2022
Football, gas and bribery allegations: How Qatar-EU relations deteriorated
Abu Dhabi, UAE CNN — As the world’s attention was focused on the conclusion of the World Cup in Qatar…
Afghan Adjustment Act not included in omnibus spending bill, source says
December 20, 2022
Afghan Adjustment Act not included in omnibus spending bill, source says
The Afghan Adjustment Act will not be included in the omnibus spending bill, a source familiar told CNN. Sen. Chuck…
Reaction to Lionel Messi wearing a bisht while lifting the World Cup trophy shows cultural fault lines of Qatar 2022
December 20, 2022
Reaction to Lionel Messi wearing a bisht while lifting the World Cup trophy shows cultural fault lines of Qatar 2022
CNN — After 28 days, 64 games and 172 goals at Qatar 2022, Lionel Messi walked up on the podium…