Stories about Middle East & North Africa

Israel's war on the bodies of Palestinian women

  8 February 2024

Israel's inhumane treatment of Palestinian female prisoners not only violates international laws but also sends a clear message: anyone opposing the occupation risks having their dignity violated and privacy invaded.

Turkey's sweet F-16s deal

  31 January 2024

On January 26, the US approved the sale of 40 new F-16 fighter jets worth USD 23 billion. The deal, also includes, the equipment to modernize 79 existing Turkish F-16s.

First Turkish astronaut travels into space

  20 January 2024

At a time when the country is battling the cost of living crisis, high inflation, and depreciating national currency some questioned the government's decision to send Gezeravci into space.

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