Online shopping in Turkey took off in 2021 The jump coincides with growth in Turkey’s fintech sector, but e-commerce faces some challenges. By Adam Lucente In New York City, reporting on regional news, militancy, climate change
Reeling from Friday’s clashes, Israel braces for more violence in Jerusalem With Ramadan, Passover and Easter converging, Israeli security agencies are on edge, especially in Jerusalem’s Old City and the Temple Mount compound. Israel
Culture Bicycling movement sweeps Lebanon As Lebanon is hit hard by a series of crises, fuel shortages aggravated by the Ukraine war have pushed many Lebanese to use bicycles as transportation. Lebanon
Coup generals bring back party of Sudan's ousted dictator Members of deposed dictator Omar al-Bashir's party have been appointed to high state positions and reinstated throughout the government. Egypt
Lebanese artists explore NFTs The adoption of NFT art in Lebanon seems to be a milestone for artists. Lebanon
Israel tests innovative, high-powered laser defense system Israel advances with the development of a laser-based missile interceptor system that should significantly change the balance of powers in the region. Israel
