Saudi Arabia, Cyprus set up joint business council Cyprus has important relationships with several Middle Eastern states, including Egypt. Legacy: Gulf
Turkey’s Erdogan pins economic crisis on 2013 Gezi protests Turkey's president has added the economy to his list of casualties of the nationwide Gezi protests nine years ago. Turkey
Israeli coalition's fragility on display during volatile Knesset session The government of Naftali Bennett was not toppled yesterday, but its failure to pass a critical piece of legislation dealing with settlers does not bode well for its future. Israel
Ukraine complains of Israeli holdup on defensive gear Addressing the press today, Ukraine's ambassador to Israel complained that Israel refuses to greenlight the transfer of sophisticated anti-tank systems from Germany despite US approval. Israel
Desperate residents flee Syrian refugee camp as supplies run out The Syrian regime's siege on the Rukban camp near the Jordanian border has tightened over the past two months, prompting many of the camp’s residents to risk arrest by leaving. Syria
Can community policing in Gaza replace tribal judiciary? The Gaza-based interior minister has formed the community police unit to solve disputes among individuals and families in a bid to ease the process in regular courts. Palestine
Russia launches production for Egypt’s nuclear power plant Ukraine war not stopping Russia’s Rosatom from manufacturing equipment for Egypt’s first nuclear power plant. Egypt
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham holds massive military maneuvers in Idlib The Syrian jihadi group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham is boosting readiness in anticipation of new government offensive. Syria
Saudi Arabia, Egypt lead regional naval drills in Red Sea Military analysts say the naval military exercise held off the Jeddah coast show regional dedication the Red Sea's security. Egypt
Israel warns nationals against possible Iranian attacks in Turkey, Thailand Jerusalem tries distancing itself publicly from a series of strange deaths in Iran, while warning Israeli tourists in Turkey and in Thailand that Tehran could be targeting them. Israel
As Lebanon’s electricity crisis deepens, water becomes scarcer Despite its natural water resources, Lebanon has reached a crisis point, with many residents unable to afford clean water. Lebanon
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