Middle East
Israeli journalists experience chilly reception at Qatar World Cup
December 4, 2022
Israeli journalists experience chilly reception at Qatar World Cup
Jerusalem and Doha CNN — When special direct flights were announced from Tel Aviv to Doha for the FIFA World…
Iranian athlete’s family home demolished by officials, media outlet says
December 3, 2022
Iranian athlete’s family home demolished by officials, media outlet says
CNN — The family home of Iranian rock climber Elnaz Rekabi has been demolished, according to the pro-reform news outlet…
Why the birthplace of Islam is hosting one of the world’s biggest raves
December 3, 2022
Why the birthplace of Islam is hosting one of the world’s biggest raves
Abu Dhabi, UAE CNN — Electronic music, strobe lights, glittered faces and hundreds of thousands of people in mixed-gender gyrations…
Niece of Iran’s supreme leader calls on foreign governments to cut ties with Iranian regime
December 3, 2022
Niece of Iran’s supreme leader calls on foreign governments to cut ties with Iranian regime
Farideh Moradkhani, a niece of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has called on foreign governments to cut ties with…
Qatari TV pundits mock Germany’s ‘OneLove’ armband protest after World Cup exit
December 3, 2022
Qatari TV pundits mock Germany’s ‘OneLove’ armband protest after World Cup exit
CNN – Football pundits on Qatar’s Alkass Sports channel mocked the German football team following its World Cup exit –…
Hillary Clinton says US should not engage in nuclear talks with Iran as protestors stand up ‘to their oppressors’
December 2, 2022
Hillary Clinton says US should not engage in nuclear talks with Iran as protestors stand up ‘to their oppressors’
CNN — The US should not be negotiating with Iran “on anything right now,” including a nuclear agreement, former US Secretary…
ISIS acknowledges the death of its leader, announces his successor
December 2, 2022
ISIS acknowledges the death of its leader, announces his successor
CNN — ISIS acknowledged the death of its leader on Wednesday and confirmed his successor. The group’s media affiliate al-Furqan published an…
Iranian protesters celebrate World Cup defeat, as fears surround players’ return
November 30, 2022
Iranian protesters celebrate World Cup defeat, as fears surround players’ return
Iran’s World Cup defeat to the United States was met by cheers and celebrations in Tehran and other Iranian cities…
Qatar World Cup chief says between 400 and 500 migrant workers have died in projects connected to the tournament
November 30, 2022
Qatar World Cup chief says between 400 and 500 migrant workers have died in projects connected to the tournament
CNN – World Cup chief Hassan Al-Thawadi said that between 400 and 500 migrant workers have died as a result…
The World Cup has brought some change to Qatar. Will it last?
November 29, 2022
The World Cup has brought some change to Qatar. Will it last?
Doha CNN — Qatar is unrecognizable from the country it was 12 years ago when it won its bid to…