News 30 Sep 2022 Protests in Iran: On the eve of a new world era? Just as the Islamic Revolution fundamentally changed Iran 43 years ago and had an impact far beyond the country's borders, the current wave of protests sweeping the country is set… Meet the Middle East
News 30 Sep 2022 Turkish president sues German lawmaker over slur The Turkish government this week sharply criticised Kubicki’s comments, made at a recent election campaign event.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: Turkish president sues German lawmaker over slur Meet the Middle East
News 30 Sep 2022 PA envoy: Israel has committed most terrible massacres since WWII The Palestinian Authority's ambassador to the UN, Ibrahim Khraishi, continues to argue for sanctions against Israel to be put in place. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: PA envoy: Israel has… Meet the Middle East
News 30 Sep 2022 Israel's busy diplomatic agenda for the Jewish New Year DIPLOMATIC AFFAIRS: Lapid’s two-state promise could be trap for Israel or create goodwill; Lebanon maritime border talks are nearing the end; Iran talks are on hiatus, Ben-Gvir is raising fears… Meet the Middle East
News 30 Sep 2022 Baltics say Ukrainian annexation mirrors their occupation story Hundreds of thousands of people from the Baltic countries were exiled to Siberia, while many Russians came to settle, increasing the number of Russian-speakers to about a third of the… Meet the Middle East
News 30 Sep 2022 Zimbabwe: Conviction of author Tsitsi Dangarembga and Barnes for protesting economic hardship a travesty of justice Responding to news that Zimbabwean author and activist Tsitsi Dangarembga and fellow protester Julie Barnes were each convicted for “inciting violence”, handed a six-month suspended sentence for participating on the… Meet the Middle East
News 30 Sep 2022 US imposes sanctions on Russia over annexation of Ukrainian territories Washington acted after Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday proclaimed the biggest annexation in Europe since World War Two, declaring Russian rule over 15% of Ukraine. Source: Jerusalem Post Full… Meet the Middle East
News 30 Sep 2022 Iran Protests Continue Despite Heavy Crackdowns Dozens of people have been killed in nationwide demonstrations that erupted almost two weeks ago after Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old woman, died in police custody.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: Iran… Meet the Middle East
News 30 Sep 2022 Russian bombers capable of carrying nukes detected near Finland The bombers, capable of carrying cruise missiles and strategic nuclear weapons, have been active in the Ukrainian war since Moscow invaded in February. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Russian bombers… Meet the Middle East
News 30 Sep 2022 Ukraine: Missile attack on humanitarian convoy in Zaporizhzhia further proof of Russia's ‘utter disregard for civilian lives’ Responding to reports that at least 25 civilians were killed today by a missile strike on a humanitarian convoy in the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia, Denis Krivosheev, Amnesty International’s Deputy… Meet the Middle East