Kurds in Sweden on edge as Turkey presses government to ditch them in exchange for NATO membership As Sweden’s government survived a non-confidence vote today, its fate was tied to Kurdish lawmaker and former guerrilla Amineh Kakabaveh. Turkey
Turkey’s independent journalists stand against so-called disinformation bill The new bill in parliament aims to bring further restrictions on freedom of expression online and on social media as elections approach, experts say. Turkey
Analysis Explainer: India BJP Party spokesperson's comments on prophet spark backlash The comments have drawn attention to anti-Muslim statements among some BJP officials, while sparking social media reactions on all sides. By Adam Lucente In New York City, reporting on regional news, militancy, climate change
Egypt's gas imports from Israel hit all-time high Gas flows hit a new record in the first quarter of the year and peaked in March, when Cairo purchased above contractual volumes. Egypt
Jihadi group in Syria’s Idlib seeks control of NGOs Hayat Tahrir al-Sham continues to restrict humanitarian organizations operating in its areas of control in northwestern Syria. Syria
Ukraine, Syria top Lavrov's agenda in Turkey Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrives in Ankara on June 8. Russia
Researchers say Iran's doing nothing to protect young people from addiction Addiction among young Iranians is worrying experts who say that as confusion and inconsistency characterize the country's handling of the malady. Iran
Iran warns IAEA against resolution Iran has threatened to reduce its cooperation with the IAEA if a resolution is written against it. Iran
Egypt asks World Bank for $500 million to buy wheat Egypt is asking the World Bank for $500 million to cover its wheat needs in light of the ongoing war in Ukraine. Egypt
Palestinian Authority awaits Biden’s visit to region The Palestinian Authority has refrained from implementing the decision of the PLO to freeze its recognition of Israel ahead of US President Joe Biden’s visit to the region. Palestine
UAE continues renewable energy push with Azerbaijan deal The two countries will work to develop power from wind, solar and green hydrogen sources. Legacy: Gulf
