UAE doubles tax inspections in first half of 2022 The Gulf state is seeking to increase its financial transparency and boost tax revenue. Legacy: Gulf
Israel assesses Nasrallah's next move amid escalation on northern border Jerusalem is concerned that internal pressures in Lebanon on Hezbollah’s Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah could be translated into more violence against Israel. Israel
Israeli ultranationalist soars in polls Public opinion polls show significant support for the Religious Zionism party running together with the far-right Jewish Power. Israel
Culture The discovery of unique tomb in Egypt’s Giza The archaeological discovery provides new insight into the turbulent period of the beginning of the era of Persian domination of ancient Egypt and puts forward the first evidence of true globalization in the ancient world. Egypt
US confirms first ambassador to Sudan in 25 years John Godfrey has experience in the region and hopes to support efforts to return Sudan to a democratic transition, yet the leeway he will ultimately have remains to be seen. North Africa
Ukraine, Russia agree to sign deal in Istanbul to end grain crisis US cautiously welcomes potential breakthrough, thanks to Turkish mediation, to allow safe export of Ukrainian grain through the Black Sea. Turkey
Libyan oil production to return to normal following resolution of dispute Tribes loyal to former rebel Khalifa Hifter shut down oil fields and ports in eastern Libya recently over a dispute with the transitional government. North Africa
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