Archives for May, 2022

Turkey's main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu.

Turkey’s opposition claims millions funneled to US through foundations close to president

CHP leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu claims President Recep Tayyip Erdogan plans to leave Turkey in event of election defeat.

Shooting

Middle East states share condolences after Texas mass shooting

Turkey, Israel and others refrained from commenting on the American gun debate in their statements.

Al-Monitor Staff

By Al-Monitor Staff

Yemeni protesters on Wednesday called for the lifting of a seige of the country's third city

Yemenis protest Taez blockade as talks get underway

Agence France-Presse

A boat sails along the Setit river bordering Ethiopia.

Sudan, Ethiopia blame each other for border violations amid Nile Dam dispute

The border dispute between Sudan and Ethiopia may affect the crisis over Ethiopia’s controversial Nile Dam, amid fears of the situation turning into an armed conflict.

Sandstorm

Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Syria embark on sand diplomacy

Regional countries have decided to cooperate in an attempt to reduce the severity of sandstorms.

Members of the Syrian army deploy in the al-Rashidin 1 district, in Aleppo's southwestern countryside, on Feb. 16, 2020.

Release of Syrian soldier accused or war crimes stirs protests

Protesters rallied in the city of al-Bab, which is controlled by factions allied with Turkey, demanding an investigation into the release by the opposition-affiliated military police of a soldier accused of murder and rape.

A Syrian beekeeper picks honey from his hives.

Culture

Beekeepers feel sting in northern Syria

Beekeeping in northwest Syria, which was once a traditional industry, faces challenges due to the war and its repercussions amid a lack of support.

Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid (R) in joint statements with Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu (L).

Visiting Israel, Turkish foreign minister rehabilitates bilateral ties

After two years of Turkish courtship, and with Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu now on a historic visit to Israel, Jerusalem is willing to rehabilitate bilateral relations.

Daria Nevskaya, a partner at Russian law firm, poses for a picture in the Gulf emirate of Dubai, on May 24, 2022

Seeking new start, Russian professionals set up shop in Dubai

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Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu visits Palestinian officials in the West Bank city of Ramallah ahead of his Wednesday talks in Israel

Turkey says warming Israel ties will help Palestinians

Agence France-Presse

Palestinian students interact with a locally made educational robot.

Robots take over Gaza classroom

With the help of a team of local engineers, a school in Gaza City managed to create the first human-like robot for educational purposes using local tools and equipment.

Cairo cemetery

Culture

Road plan could bring demolitions to Cairo's City of the Dead

Cairo's City of the Dead may be in for a new series of demolitions because of a new road plan, but the plan is uniting heritage defenders in opposition.

A Tunisian Jewish woman is seen in the Ghriba synagogue in the Tunisian resort island of Djerba.

Culture

Pilgrimage to Tunisian island of Djerba highlights ancient Jewish heritage

The Ghriba pilgrimage is a testament to the resilience of Tunisia’s minority Jewish community, which dates back more than 2,000 years.

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Qataris to receive visa-free access to UK, invest $12.5 billion

Qatar and the United Kingdom have announced they will cooperate on energy projects while Qatar’s energy minister criticized Europe for “demonizing” oil and gas companies.

Mufti Allam

Egyptian Mufti warns Britain on threat from Muslim Brotherhood

Grand Mufti of Egypt Shawki Allam, in a visit to London, made the government's case about the ongoing threat from the Brotherhood..

US oil and gas companies spread the misleading message that US climate change policies were to blame for rising energy prices

Oil, gas firms use Ukraine war to resist climate efforts: report

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