West Asia

Erdogan voices ‘full support’ for Putin after Wagner’s armed mutiny

Jun 25, 2023 03:16

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has voiced “full support” for the Russian leadership in its handling of an armed mutiny by the Wagner private military group against Moscow.
Israel's Ben-Gvir calls for assassination of 'thousands' of Palestinians

Jun 25, 2023 03:10

Far-right Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has called on his cabinet to launch a wide military offensive in the occupied West Bank, encouraging the regime forces to assassinate "hundreds, or if needed, thousands" of Palestinians.
Palestinian succumbs to wounds suffered in Zionist entity's raid on West Bank

Jun 24, 2023 11:59

A Palestinian man has succumbed to his wounds a day after being shot by the Zionists during a raid in the northern part of the occupied West Bank.
Dozens of Palestinians injured as violence rages on across West Bank

Jun 24, 2023 05:25

Dozens of Palestinians are injured as illegal Zionist settlers continue waging unabated violence across the occupied West Bank under strict protection provided for the latter by the Israeli military.
UN: Situation ‘getting out of control’ in West Bank due to Israeli violence

Jun 24, 2023 02:56

The United Nations human rights chief has warned the situation in the occupied West Bank is “getting out of control” due to Israel’s use of excessive force.
Muslims gear up for annual Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca

Jun 24, 2023 02:53

Muslims are preparing to perform the annual Hajj pilgrimage. The ceremony draws millions of pilgrims to Mecca. Hajj is obligatory for every Muslim that does not have physical or financial restrictions.
Palestinians, regional nations condemn Israeli settlers' sacrilege of Qur'an

Jun 23, 2023 11:56

Palestinian factions as well as countries around the world have condemned the desecration of a mosque and the Holy Qur'an by fanatic illegal Zionist settlers during a Wednesday attack into a village in the occupied West Bank.
Millions of pilgrims throng Mecca for biggest Hajj in years

Jun 23, 2023 11:07

Millions of Muslims from across the world have congregated in the holy city of Mecca to prepare for the annual Hajj pilgrimage, with official figures expected to set a new record in the first year after the full elimination of pandemic restrictions.
Syria decries Israeli military assaults on protesters in occupied Golan

Jun 23, 2023 09:17

Syria has strongly condemned the Israeli military over the use of excessive and brutal force against residents of the Golan Heights opposed to the Tel Aviv regime’s plan to install wind turbines in the occupied Syrian territory.
Israel seems to be returning to use of drones for targeted killings

Jun 23, 2023 07:51

Many are wondering whether the Tel Aviv regime has practically returned to its targeted killing policy using drones after an Israeli unmanned aerial vehicle killed three Palestinian resistance fighters in Jenin.