Here’s a round-up of Al Jazeera’s Middle East coverage this week.Story Published at: October 13, 2022 at 11:40AM
Middle East round-up: The backlash against OPEC+
Switzerland proposes $1,000 fines for breaking ‘burqa ban’
Face coverings in public places are banned after a March 2021 referendum, but face masks against COVID-19 are allowed.Story Published at: October 13, 2022 at 11:22AM
US and Philippine forces conduct live-fire coastal combat drills
Officials say the military drills are not directed at any country, though they come at a time of tension with China.Story Published at: October 13, 2022 at 11:15AM
Rockets hit Baghdad’s Green Zone as parliament prepared to meet
At least nine rockets land in and around the fortified area ahead of a parliament session to elect a new president.Story Published at: October 13, 2022 at 11:14AM
Why is the US role in Africa shrinking?
Russia, China and Turkey are making bold moves across the continent as the United States's presence wanes.Story Published at: October 13, 2022 at 11:01AM
Pakistan opposition leader arrested for tweet on military chief
Azam Swati, a legislator from Imran Khan's PTI party, has been arrested by the Federal Investigation Agency.Story Published at: October 13, 2022 at 10:23AM
UN condemns Russia’s annexation move: How did countries vote?
A country breakdown of the General Assembly vote rejecting Russia's annexations in Ukraine. Story Published at: October 13, 2022 at 09:24AM
Hey, US media — Alex Jones is a liar, not a ‘fabulist’
The evidence is clear, as Wednesday's jury decision shows. Big publications must start calling Jones what he is. Story Published at: October 13, 2022 at 08:35AM
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 232
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 232nd day, we take a look at the main developments.Story Published at: October 13, 2022 at 08:09AM
India’s Supreme Court panel split on allowing hijab in classrooms
The matter arises from a ban in BJP-ruled Karnataka state that forbids students from wearing headscarves in classrooms.Story Published at: October 13, 2022 at 08:05AM
