Archives for January, 2024

'Abhorrent behaviour' as Iraqi journalists confront Asian Cup coach

Agence France-Presse

After Jordan drone attack, US has few options to de-escalate with Iran

The Biden White House faces increasing pressure to respond to the deadliest attack on the US military since 2021 as Israel's war in Gaza thrusts some 30,000 troops in the Middle East closer toward war with Iran and its proxies.

Iran

What’s behind Congresswoman Ilhan Omar's Somaliland controversy?

The oft-criticized Democratic congresswoman expressed support for Somalia in its territorial dispute with Somaliland in a recent speech. The Arab League and Turkey are also backing Mogadishu over the issue.

Somalia

Biden faces Iran dilemma after drone attack kills US troops

The Biden administration is under pressure from Republicans to strike inside Iran after an attack by one of its proxies killed three American troops in Jordan.

Iran

West Bank fans proud of Palestine's Asian Cup progress

Agence France-Presse

Qatar end Palestine run, Jordan stun Iraq with Asian Cup late show

Agence France-Presse

Iranian, Canadians indicted in US in dissident murder plot

Agence France-Presse

No rest for Gaza dead with swift burials, bodies dug up

Agence France-Presse

West Bank medics lose precious time to save Palestinian lives

Agence France-Presse

Who are the Iranians sanctioned by US, UK for murder plots against dissidents?

One of the plots culminated in the 2019 assassination of Iranian government critic Mas’ud Vardanjani in Istanbul, according to a statement by the US Treasury Monday.

Iran

Keep supporting UN Palestinian refugee agency, Saudi urges

Agence France-Presse

Pressure mounts on Biden to confront Iran after troop deaths

Agence France-Presse

Gazans lament suspension of UN agency funding

Agence France-Presse

Jordan score twice in injury time to surge into Asian Cup quarters

Agence France-Presse

What does ISIS' church attack in Turkey say about rise of Tajikistani militants?

The shooting at a church in Istanbul marks the first Islamic State attack in Turkey since 2017 as the extremist offshoot ISIS-K seeks to expand.

Turkey

Israeli army kills five in West Bank: Palestinian ministry

Agence France-Presse