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Israel Left Reeling From Series of Deadly ISIS Terror Attacks
11 people have died in 3 separate attacks over the space of 7 days in different locations. Israel's Prime Minister has warned of a “a new wave of terrorism”.
You Can't Skate in Public in Dubai, But That Doesn't Stop Skaters
It's only permitted in specific parks, but the community has ways of getting around the ban.
ISIS Leader Killed Himself and Family During Special Forces Raid, U.S. Says
U.S. President Joe Biden said Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi died in the raid in Idlib, Syria. First responders said women and children were among the 13 dead.
Israeli Police Demolished a Palestinian Family’s Home at 3AM
The Salhiya family were evicted from their home in the Sheikh Jarrah neighbourhood of occupied East Jerusalem after a standoff that lasted for two days.
Syrian Colonel Jailed Over Torture of 4,000 in Prison Dubbed ‘Hell on Earth’
A German court issued a landmark verdict against a former Syrian Army chief, but survivors of Assad's brutal regime say this is just the beginning.
Someone Hired Samba Dancers in Saudi Arabia and It Didn’t Go So Great
The inclusion of the dance troupe who performed at a state-run event was criticised as "Whisky Wahhabi".
Pro-Iran Militias Mark 2 Years Since Soleimani’s Death With Attacks on US Troops
But efforts by Iran to honour the assassinated commander on social media were overshadowed by anger over Qassem Soleimani’s daughter using an iPhone.
What Happened in the Middle East in 2021, As Told Through 7 Powerful Photos
Conflict, economic hardship, drought and heatwaves produced some remarkable images of sorrow and joy.
Zero Arrests and Zero Answers, a Month After Iraq’s PM Survived a Drone Attack
Everyone knows who did it, but no one has been charged.
Thousands Protest in Dried-Up Riverbed Over Iran's Water Crisis
Farmers and supporters have been holding a huge protest in what was once the Zayanderud river. On Friday, security forces moved against them.
Hundreds of People Stung by ‘Deathstalker’ Scorpions During Storms in Egypt
Villages in the southern province of Aswan faced floods, thunderstorms and scorpions forced out of their dens by the torrential downpours.
Hackers Compromised Middle East Eye News Website to Hack Visitors, Researchers Say
Cybersecurity researchers tracked a hacking campaign spanning more than a year that hit around 20 websites.