Turkey bombs village in Iraqi Kurdistan, targeting PKK Turkey's conflict with the PKK has so far this year been concentrated in northern Iraq. By Al-Monitor Staff
Facing Western isolation over Ukraine, Russia looks to Mideast, Islamic world As sanctions against Russia continue to increase, Moscow will likely focus on states in the Islamic world and the Middle East for support — but even this window may be closing. Russia
New archaeological find unearthed in Luxor under historic palace Egypt announced the discovery of a two-story house and an ancient furnace dating back to the Roman era under the destroyed historic Tawfiq Pasha Andraos Palace in Luxor. Egypt
Jericho’s casino may reopen after 21 years The Oasis Casino in the West Bank, once considered the largest gambling hall in the Middle East, has returned to the fore again amid talks about reopening the venue 21 years after it closed. Palestine
Residents in north Syria grow angry at Turkish-backed rebels over rise in bombings The wave of assassinations reflects the failure of the Turkish-backed opposition factions to secure the area in north Syria, while their members are accused of facilitating these operations by turning a blind eye on smuggling operations from regime and Kurdish-held areas. Syria
Egypt, Saudi Arabia compete over title of regional art pioneer Egypt’s United Media Services, a production company linked to Egyptian intelligence, decided to contract with veteran Egyptian actor Mohamed Sobhi after his recent clash with Turki al-Sheikh, chairman of the Saudi General Entertainment Authority. Egypt
Fitch upgrades Omantel’s credit rating, citing high oil prices, reforms The leading Omani telecommunications company has grown its customer base and agreed to sell its towers to a British firm, but a new cell service provider in the Gulf state could provide some competition. Gulf
Sudan, Ethiopia negotiate over border conflict Bilateral talks are ongoing between Ethiopia and Sudan aimed at resuming negotiations to solve the border dispute between the two countries and the GERD crisis. Egypt
With one eye on Russia, Turkey expresses support for Ukraine The success of Turkish-made drones in Ukraine is the most obvious sign of Ankara’s backing for Kyiv, but fear of Russian backlash is making Turkey tread lightly. Turkey
Breaking | Last Updated: March 3, 2022, 10:38 am Turkey, Azerbaijan step up aid to Ukraine Despite their valuable ties with Russia, Turkey and its close ally Azerbaijan are busily sending aid shipments to Ukraine. Turkey
Iran says US should not 'stretch out' nuclear talks Iranian officials said most of the nuclear agreement is ready and the United States needs to make a political decision. Iran
Iran says three obstacles remain to nuclear deal As negotiators reconvened in Vienna on Monday, a spokesperson for Iran's Foreign Ministry said three sticking points need to be resolved. Iran
Bedouins skirt Israeli law against polygamy Arab residents of the Negev in southern Israel are bypassing the Israeli law that prohibits polygamy through a practice known as a “cohabitation marriage” that is registered outside the Sharia courts. Palestine
