Government And Politics
Iraq's crackdown on booze, social media posts raises alarm
Iraq’s new government is suddenly enforcing a long-dormant law banning alcohol imports and arresting people over social media content deemed morally offensive
US defense chief's visit to Israel reveals divisions on Iran
Long-running differences between the Biden administration and Israel over how to stop Iran’s rapidly accelerating nuclear program have spilled into public view
Israelis stage 'day of resistance' against Netanyahu plan
Israeli protesters were intensifying their opposition to a contentious government plan to overhaul the judiciary
Netanyahu airlifted to airport after protesters block road
Israel's prime minister has been airlifted to the country's main international airport for an official overseas trip after throngs of protesters prevented him from driving there as they demonstrated against his contentious plan to overhaul the judiciary
At least 3 Palestinians killed in Israeli military raid
Palestinian officials say at least three Palestinians have were killed after Israeli security forces entered a village in the northern occupied West Bank
Ukraine first lady Olena Zelenska in UAE amid Russia's war
Ukraine’s first lady has offered spirited support to her nation’s people while visiting the United Arab Emirates, a country that still remains open to Russia despite Western sanctions
Sudan general says military leaders clinging to power
A powerful paramilitary commander has slammed Sudan’s ruling generals, saying they oppose stepping down to allow for a democratic transition under a civilian administration
Qatar's top diplomat is sworn in as new prime minister
Qatar’s top diplomat has been sworn in as the new prime minister, replacing another member of the royal family who had held the post since 2020
US defense secretary makes unannounced visit to Baghdad
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has made an unannounced visit to Baghdad just days before the 20th anniversary of the U.S.-led invasion that ousted Saddam Hussein
Israeli military caught up in divide over Netanyahu's plan
A contentious judicial overhaul plan that has divided Israel is also tearing at what Israeli Jews see as the country’s main unifying force: the military