Middle East
Children’s deaths ‘must stop’ in Iran, says UNICEF, as protests continue
November 20, 2022
Children’s deaths ‘must stop’ in Iran, says UNICEF, as protests continue
The United Nations children’s agency, UNICEF, said it remains deeply concerned by reports of children being killed, injured, and detained…
At least 21 dead after fire breaks out in Gaza residential building, says Interior Ministry
November 19, 2022
At least 21 dead after fire breaks out in Gaza residential building, says Interior Ministry
Gaza CNN — At least 21 people, including whole families and children, were killed when a fire broke out at…
‘Profoundly unjust.’ FIFA boss launches explosive tirade against Western critics on eve of World Cup
November 19, 2022
‘Profoundly unjust.’ FIFA boss launches explosive tirade against Western critics on eve of World Cup
Doha, Qatar CNN — On the eve of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, FIFA President Gianni Infantino launched a…
Three Israelis killed in attack in occupied West Bank
November 19, 2022
Three Israelis killed in attack in occupied West Bank
Jerusalem CNN — At least three Israelis were killed and another three wounded when a Palestinian man went on a…
Israel accuses Iran of drone attack on oil tanker off Oman coast
November 19, 2022
Israel accuses Iran of drone attack on oil tanker off Oman coast
CNN — Israel on Wednesday accused Iran of launching a drone attack on an oil tanker off the coast of…
US determines Saudi Crown Prince is immune in case brought by Jamal Khashoggi’s fiancée
November 18, 2022
US determines Saudi Crown Prince is immune in case brought by Jamal Khashoggi’s fiancée
CNN — The Biden administration has determined that Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman, should be granted immunity in a…
At least 21 dead after fire breaks out in Gaza residential building, says Interior Ministry
November 18, 2022
At least 21 dead after fire breaks out in Gaza residential building, says Interior Ministry
GazaCNN — At least 21 people, including whole families and children, were killed when a fire broke out at a residential…
Iranian hackers compromise US government network in cryptocurrency generating scheme, officials say
November 17, 2022
Iranian hackers compromise US government network in cryptocurrency generating scheme, officials say
CNN — Iranian government-sponsored hackers compromised the network of an unnamed US federal government agency starting in February, stealing passwords on…
Iranian men’s soccer manager Carlos Queiroz says players can protest at World Cup within FIFA regulations
November 16, 2022
Iranian men’s soccer manager Carlos Queiroz says players can protest at World Cup within FIFA regulations
CNN — The manager of the Iranian men’s soccer team said his players are allowed to protest while they participate…
Israel reveals US probe into Shireen Abu Akleh’s death but says it ‘will not cooperate’
November 16, 2022
Israel reveals US probe into Shireen Abu Akleh’s death but says it ‘will not cooperate’
CNN — A top Israeli official has confirmed the existence of a US investigation into the killing of Palestinian-American journalist…