Mideast News
Major container shippers to avoid Red Sea amid Houthi attack
MSC Mediterranean shipping Co. and CMA CGM say pausing activity through shipping route in wake of attacks on commercial vessels in region; announcement follows Danish company announcing the same while German firm says mulling similar decision17:37 , 16.12.23
Explosions heard in Houthi-controlled Sana'a days after alleged Israeli-linked strike
Arab media reports missile strike targeted storage site for missiles and drones in Yemeni capital; Houthi rebel spokesperson denies claims, claims blast occurred at a gas station due to explosive remnants of war08:42 , 05.12.23
1st Saudi ambassador to Palestinian Authority arrives in Ramallah for historic visit
Envoy appointed by Saudi Arabia arrives in Ramallah at head of an official delegation and presents his credentials to PA President Mahmoud Abbas and Foreign Minister Riyad al-Malki: 'We are working to establish a Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital.' The PA is optimistic: 'Saudi Arabia will step into Qatar's shoes and help with Israel'15:54 , 26.09.23
Iran says it defused 30 bombs in Tehran, detained 28 - Tasnim news agency
Tehran media says 28 'terrorists' linked to Islamic State arrested citing Intelligence Ministry; militant group had cliams attacks including deadly twin bombings in 2017 at Iran's parliament, tomb of Islamic Republic's founder, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini.14:20 , 24.09.23
Iranian foreign minister in Saudi Arabia: 'Israel attempts to divide us, we stand with Palestine'
Amid historic enmity, regional dynamics are shifting as the Iranian Foreign Minister's visit to Riyadh sparks discussions of potential Muslim unity; Against the backdrop of the contacts for a normalization agreement between Israel and Saudi Arabia, Iranian minister stated that the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is the most important issue: 'The Zionists are trying to conquer us'22:08 , 17.08.23
Psychiatric treatment, washing bodies: Iran's crackdown on women's protest
Morality police absent from streets of Iran's major cities for months, leading some to hope that force disbanded; However, against backdrop of waning hijab protests, Tehran launches campaign on non-compliance; Numerous women, including film stars, actresses and doctors, have already faced harsh penalties09:19 , 08.08.23
Infamous morality police unveil new crackdown in Iran: 'Women are being handled as criminals'
Force responsible for the death of Mahsa Amini which triggered months of protest, are back patrolling the streets of Iran; Iranian woman recently arrested tells Ynetnews of her pending trial for walking without hijab21:23 , 16.07.23
Pakistan detains 5 men suspected of working illegally in Israel
Pakistani Federal Investigation Agency spokesperson says operation to apprehend the five suspects was initiated last month following evidence indicating they were working illegally in Israel for years; Pakistan does not let its citizens travel to Israel14:55 , 12.07.23
Muslims in Mecca celebrate Feast of Sacrifice in scorching heat
Worshippers are facing temperatures exceeding 104°F during the Feast of the Sacrifice in Mecca; To provide relief to the worshippers, water-spraying devices are installed in the mosque surrounding the Kaaba and there is free water distribution20:09 , 27.06.23
Golden age or gilded cage? Five years after gaining right to drive, Saudi women enjoy improved but unequal status
Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s Saudi Vision 2030 set improving women’s status in society as a strategic goal, but human rights activists say fundamental changes to Saudi law are still needed to ensure genuine equality14:50 , 27.06.23
Through personal ups and downs, they've waited years to perform the hajj, these are their stories
From Gaza to the US - millions of Muslims of many races and classes will converge in Mecca it together as one to begin several days of rituals, as every pilgrim brings their own yearnings and experiences14:59 , 25.06.23
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Reformed Egyptian textbooks; improved attitudes to Jews, study
IMPACT-se CEO Marcus Sheff. says the Egyptian government fulfills promise to reform its school curriculum; with largest education system in the Middle East and North Africa; process of removing antisemitism and other hatred from school textbooks is crucial21:59 , 23.04.23
After Iran, Saudi Arabia to re-establish ties with Syria, sources say
Syrian-Saudi talks could pave the way for a vote to lift Syria's suspension during the next Arab summit, expected to be held in Saudi Arabia in April; breakthrough could indicate how the deal between Tehran and Riyadh may play into other crises in the region17:44 , 23.03.23
Israeli president touts business ties on first Bahrain visit, meets local Jews
'I have come here with a distinguished delegation eager to do business with the people of Bahrain,' says Herzog upon meeting with King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, who stresses a 'sustainable peace that guarantees legitimate rights of the Palestinian people'22:37 , 04.12.22
Iran sentences four people to death for 'cooperating' with Israeli intelligence
'With guidance from the Zionist intelligence service, this network of thugs was stealing and destroying private and public property, kidnapping people, and obtaining fake confessions,' says Iranian news agency15:24 , 30.11.22
Mysterious strikes in Syria hit fuel convoy from Iraq; Iranians killed
Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says attack hits trucks carrying fuel and weapons to Syria; Iran's state TV claims the attack was carried out by U.S. drones and helicopters, but didn't provide any evidence10:48 , 09.11.22
Dubai leadership summit: Mentorship, education crucial to boosting women in workforce
Inaugural Women Leaders Summit, where successful women from across the region share their stories, sees call by conference chair and The Media Line CEO to ‘carry the torch’ in honor of trailblazing women09:32 , 07.11.22
Palestinian factions agree on elections to end dispute, but doubts persist
Agreement promises to speed uppresidential and legislative elections in all of the Palestinian territories including Jerusalem to within a year, but many are skeptic after previous promises of Abbas potentially stepping down failed to materialize22:00 , 13.10.22
Beirut silo collapses, reviving trauma ahead of blast anniversary
Traumatized after 2020 explosion caused by unsafely stored ammonium nitrate, which left thousands homeless and wounded, Lebanese people are on edge history may repeat itself and government is not offering words of relief10:50 , 01.08.22
Slain Al Jazeera reporter's family meet Blinken to 'demand justice for Shireen'
Lina Abu Akleh the niece of Shireen says the family demands justice, and they will pursue accountability for her murder wherever it may take them; State Department spokesperson says Blinken to reiterate need for accountability23:14 , 26.07.22
Biden tells Arab leaders that U.S. is committed to region
Senior US official says including as many capabilities as possible in the region, certainly Israel which has significant air and missile defense capabilities is of great value; such plan, however, could be a hard sell for Arab states that have no ties with Israel19:26 , 16.07.22
Normalization with Israel only if two-state solution reached, Saudi FM says
Foreign Minister al-Jubeir says 'Palestinian state in the occupied territories with East Jerusalem as its capital, is the requirement for peace'; Biden to discuss regional new axis in hope to integrate Israel amid Iranian threat14:03 , 16.07.22