Middle East

Who is responsible for the Turkey ski hotel fire?

Who is responsible for the Turkey ski hotel fire?

Turkey ski hotel fire killed 76, injured 51. Faulty safety measures, political blame game ensue. Gov't and local officials deflect responsibility.

Death toll in Gaza rises as ceasefire allows rescuers to search rubble

Death toll in Gaza rises as ceasefire allows rescuers to search rubble

Gaza searches rubble after ceasefire. 47,107+ dead, 111,147+ injured in 15-month war. Infrastructure heavily damaged; ceasefire violated.

Iran: Zarif says 7 October attack on Israel 'destroyed' nuclear talks with US

Iran: Zarif says 7 October attack on Israel 'destroyed' nuclear talks with US

Zarif says Hamas's Oct 7 attack ruined US talks to revive the 2015 nuclear deal. Iran denies involvement, stating they didn't gain from it.

Israeli army forcibly expels Palestinians from Jenin and 'executes' residents

Israeli army forcibly expels Palestinians from Jenin and 'executes' residents

Jenin assault: Forced displacement, mass arrests, & "field executions" reported. Israeli forces restrict medical access and target journalists, damaging infrastructure.

Italy violated Rome Statute by releasing Libyan warlord wanted by ICC, say rights groups

Italy violated Rome Statute by releasing Libyan warlord wanted by ICC, say rights groups

Italy released Libyan warlord Almasri, wanted by the ICC for war crimes, despite an arrest warrant. This non-cooperation was condemned by rights groups.

Sudan’s army battles RSF for control of oil refinery near Khartoum

Sudan’s army battles RSF for control of oil refinery near Khartoum

Sudanese army and RSF clash near al-Jili oil refinery, with both sides blaming the other. Fighting also reported in al-Fashir. Sudan war displaces millions, with mass refugee exodus to South Sudan. Social media shutdown in South Sudan due to unrest.