Archives for September, 2022

Fossil fuels make up 90% of Middle East air pollution: study

Agence France-Presse

Amanpour says Iran president interview scrapped over headscarf demand

Agence France-Presse

Iran demonstrations hit home for diaspora women

Agence France-Presse

US sanctions Iran morality police after woman's death

Agence France-Presse

Breaking | Last Updated: September 22, 2022, 8:12 pm

Iran’s morality police hit with US sanctions as nationwide protests rage

The sanctions come less than a week after Mahsa Amini's death in custody of the morality police.

Iran

Hamas warns over Jewish visits to flashpoint Jerusalem mosque

Agence France-Presse

Health of Turkey’s plastic waste workers under threat as European imports grow 

A report by Human Rights Watch finds Turkish authorities are not enforcing a law to protect vulnerable workers and local residents from toxic fumes.

Turkey

In shock move, Turkey cuts interest rates again

Inflation is historically high in Turkey, but President Erdogan continues to defy economic wisdom as the country's central bank slashed policy rates further.

Turkey

Iran protests pose new test for clerical leadership

Agence France-Presse

Death toll mounts in Iran protests as online services cut

Agence France-Presse

Israeli army chief discusses Lebanon, Iran with French counterparts

The visit of IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi to Paris offered Jerusalem the possibility to discuss the security situation in Lebanon, and how France can play a constructive role against the Hezbollah threat.

Israel

Palestinian economy falters despite pandemic recovery

Despite the end of the coronavirus pandemic, an improvement in the Palestinian economy does not seem very likely given other factors.

Palestine

Culture

Lebanese band Mashrou’ Leila quits after years of harassment over sexual orientation

Mashrou’ Leila, whose main singer identifies as queer, announced it was disbanding, after facing accusations, harassment and threats over their songs.

Lebanon

Egypt warns of stalemate in Nile dam dispute

Egypt called for the resumption of negotiations over the disputed Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam as soon as possible, and warned against the stalemate in the talks.

Egypt

Missiles, drones paraded in Yemen capital on rebel anniversary

Agence France-Presse

FA chief says LGBTQ fans won't face arrest for kissing at World Cup

Agence France-Presse