ISIS claims responsibility for Iraq blast that left dozens dead
ISIS have claimed responsibility for an explosion that ripped through a busy market in the Iraqi capital on Monday, killing at least 27 people and wounding 32.
Rockets land near Afghanistan’s presidential palace during Eid prayers
Three rockets landed in two different areas near the presidential palace in Kabul, Afghanistan on Tuesday morning, as President Ashraf Ghani joined other high ranking officials for prayers to mark … Read More
A fragile status quo on prayer rights at Jerusalem holy site comes under fresh strain
The scenes of Israeli forces firing stun grenades and tear gas inside Jerusalem’s Al Aqsa mosque earlier this year had a galvanizing effect on Palestinian public opinion.
His brother was tortured and killed by Russian mercenaries. Now this Syrian refugee wants justice
Russian mercenaries have been accused of grave human rights abuses that in some cases could amount to war crimes. One Syrian refugee is hoping to bring his brother’s killers to … Read More
Water crisis protests reportedly continue in Iran, with chants in capital
Street protests over water shortages in southwest Iran continued for a sixth night on Tuesday amid rising violence, while residents in the capital of Tehran chanted anti-government slogans, according to … Read More
Lebanon’s water system on brink of total collapse, says UN
Lebanon’s water supply system is on the verge of total collapse, according to the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), in the latest development in the country’s slide into chaos.
At least three people killed in protests over water shortages in Iran
At least three people have been killed during violent protests over water shortages in Iran, according to state media.
Palestinian boy killed by Israeli gunfire in West Bank, officials say
A 12-year old Palestinian boy has died after being shot by Israeli soldiers in the West Bank, the Palestinian Ministry of Health said.
Palestinian shot dead in violent clashes as 12-year old, also killed by Israeli soldiers, is buried
A Palestinian man has died after being shot by Israeli forces in the West Bank, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health, during large clashes that broke out during the … Read More
Israel to offer third Covid-19 vaccine dose to people over 60
Israel’s Prime Minister jas announced a program to roll out a third dose of the coronavirus vaccine to people over the age of 60, becoming one of the first countries … Read More