Archives for March, 2023

Taliban governor of Afghan province killed in suicide attack

Agence France-Presse

In Israel, Pentagon chief says US 'disturbed' by settler violence

Agence France-Presse

Protesters in Israel block roads, Haifa marine port on 'Day of Disruption'

Thousands of people are protesting against the government’s judicial overhaul plan, blocking highways, Haifa port and entrances to airport terminals.

Israel

Afghanistan coffers swell as Taliban taxman collects

Agence France-Presse

Syria child quake victims, flown to UAE, unaware of heartbreak to come

Agence France-Presse

Split Libya pushes back against UN plan for elections

Agence France-Presse

Saudi exiles fear extradition as kingdom extends crackdown

Agence France-Presse

Culture

US racial justice envoy calls out Tunisian president's 'incendiary' rhetoric

In an interview with Al-Monitor, the State Department's special representative for racial equity and justice, Desirée Cormier Smith, discussed the challenges facing marginalized racial and ethnic groups in the Middle East.

Analysis

Explainer: Four contenders vying to become Lebanon's next president

Hezbollah recently threw its support behind Suleiman Frangieh, but it could settle for a compromise candidate. Only some of those seeking the office oppose the Iran-backed group’s influence in the country.

By Adam Lucente

In New York City, reporting on regional news, militancy, climate change

UN urges 'immediate' end to Israeli-Palestinian violence

Agence France-Presse

Iran urged to release reporter who covered mystery poisonings

Agence France-Presse

UK Islamic bank: Soccer boosting Gulf property investments

Andrew Ball, the CEO of the Bank of London and The Middle East (BLME), spoke to Al-Monitor about how soccer is fueling a rise in Gulf investment in northern England.

Legacy: Gulf

US defense chief delays arrival to Israel, will meet Netanyahu near airport

Defense Minister Lloyd Austin will conclude his Middle East in Israel Thursday morning, meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.

Israel

Breaking | Last Updated: March 8, 2023, 2:41 pm

US issues new Iran sanctions over violence against women, girls

Among those sanctioned were two senior officials in Iran’s prison system accused of serious human rights abuses against women and girls.

Iran

Seven dead in Syria drone strike on arms factory: monitor

Agence France-Presse

Culture

Arab women's group 'Khateera' dares to defy, one narrative at a time

Khateera’s content ranges from misconceptions about women’s intelligence in society and women's unpaid labor, to heavier topics such as sexual rights and honor killings, toxic masculinity and the shame around periods in Middle East society. 

Legacy: Gulf