Middle East
Kabul mosque explosion kills 21, injures dozens, police say
August 21, 2022
Kabul mosque explosion kills 21, injures dozens, police say
(CNN) – An explosion that erupted inside a mosque during evening prayers in Afghanistan’s capital on Wednesday killed 21 people…
Featherweight boxer Ramla Ali looks to break barriers in Saudi Arabia’s first ever female fight
August 20, 2022
Featherweight boxer Ramla Ali looks to break barriers in Saudi Arabia’s first ever female fight
(CNN) – After fleeing war in Somalia as a child, featherweight boxer Ramla Ali has had to fight for everything…
Plane fails to descend as pilots “fall asleep” during flight
August 19, 2022
Plane fails to descend as pilots “fall asleep” during flight
(CNN) — Two pilots are believed to have fallen asleep and missed their landing during a flight from Sudan to Ethiopia…
Lakes are drying up everywhere. Israel will pump water from the Med as a solution
August 19, 2022
Lakes are drying up everywhere. Israel will pump water from the Med as a solution
Sea of Galilee, Israel (CNN)Despite its name, the Sea of Galilee in northern Israel is actually a freshwater lake, and it’s…
PM: Decent Life project considered as 21st century project
August 18, 2022
PM: Decent Life project considered as 21st century project
ALEXANDRIA, Egypt, Aug 17 (MENA) – Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli asserted on Wednesday the government’s keenness on continuing the implementation…
Shoukry welcomes appointment of Simon Stiell as UN Climate Change Executive Secretary
August 18, 2022
Shoukry welcomes appointment of Simon Stiell as UN Climate Change Executive Secretary
CAIRO, Aug 17 (MENA) – Foreign Minister and President-Designate of the UN Climate Change Conference 2022 (COP27) Sameh Shoukry has…
Iran wants compensation if US pulls out of nuclear deal again, diplomatic source says
August 17, 2022
Iran wants compensation if US pulls out of nuclear deal again, diplomatic source says
(CNN) – As attempts to revive the 2015 Iran nuclear deal heat up, Tehran is seeking guarantees that it will…
Syria denies holding Austin Tice, journalist missing for 10 years, after White House claims otherwise
August 17, 2022
Syria denies holding Austin Tice, journalist missing for 10 years, after White House claims otherwise
(CNN) – The Syrian government on Wednesday denied it is holding or has any information on the whereabouts of Austin…
How Iran exploited Rushdie’s Satanic Verses
August 16, 2022
How Iran exploited Rushdie’s Satanic Verses
(CNN) – Nearly 10 years after he was driven underground, Salman Rushdie believed he was free. The author had been…
Iranian adviser suggests nuclear deal is ‘closer’ than ever as Tehran responds to EU proposal
August 16, 2022
Iranian adviser suggests nuclear deal is ‘closer’ than ever as Tehran responds to EU proposal
(CNN) – Iran has sent its response to a European Union proposal to revive the 2015 nuclear deal, state news…