Iran and Iraq sign tourism deal The agreement follows protests of Iranian “interference” after a drone attack targeted an alleged Israeli spy base in northern Iraq. Iran
Iranian IRGC officers 'martyred' amid simmering tensions with Israel The deaths followed the assassination three weeks ago of an IRGC colonel, which Tehran has blamed on Israel. Iran
NATO chief lauds Sweden for addressing Turkey’s terror concerns Sweden has faced Turkish opposition to its effort to join NATO because of what Turkey perceives as Sweden's support of Kurdish "terrorists." Turkey
UAE-Turkey economic relations continue to tighten with pharma deal The Emirati investment firm ADQ has acquired Birgi Mefar Group. Turkey
Turkey’s growing current account gap exacerbates lira weakness A widening current account deficit, coupled with $181 billion in short-term external debt liabilities and plunging foreign investments, portend further currency woes for Turkey. Turkey
Saudis grant digital licenses in latest diversification move The companies provide digital services in cooperation with the Saudi government. Legacy: Gulf
Israel calls on nationals to leave Turkey over Iranian terror threat After the uncovering of an Iranian plot to target Israelis in Turkey, Foreign Minister Yair Lapid called on Israeli nationals to leave the country immediately. Israel
Maritime dispute with Lebanon threatens Israeli natural gas drilling Israel hopes that a solution can be found to the maritime border dispute with Lebanon so Energean can start drilling in the Karish field in the third quarter of 2022. Israel
Egypt ready to begin national dialogue with opposition parties Egyptian authorities and political parties are putting the final touches on a national dialogue scheduled for early July, despite criticism from some opposition groups. Egypt
Israel's Arab Knesset members fight bill restricting Palestinian flag Israel’s Knesset is considering a bill banning Palestinian flags from being raised at Israeli-funded institutions and universities inside the Green Line. Palestine
Culture Gazan inventors produce wood vinegar to help farmers Two Gazans have manufactured a device to extract wood vinegar from trees, a material that is promising for treating soil issues in the Gaza Strip. Palestine
Culture Gazan chef teaches children to cook Gazan chef Nagham Skaik inaugurated the Honey Yum Yum summer camp for children, in light of the lack of government interest in children and the lack of children's activities in the besieged enclave. Palestine
