Turkey's stance complicates potential peace between Armenia, Azerbaijan By linking Turkey’s normalization with Armenia to a peace settlement between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Erdogan could encourage intransigence on Baku’s part. Turkey
Turkish lawmakers to vote on bill critics say will strangle media Despite international warnings and the opposition’s efforts to kill the controversial bill, the parliament is set to consider Turkey's latest restrictive press law. Turkey
New PRO Memo: Israel-Lebanon maritime agreement to prompt working relations Israel and Lebanon stand to gain much more than just new maritime borders after their recent deal. (access now with a free trial) Iran
Flying cars, 'edible' robots come together at Dubai tech exhibit GITEX brought in more than 4,000 exhibitors from about 170 countries to demonstrate their products and share their knowledge. Legacy: Gulf
Egypt restricts dollar withdrawals amid liquidity crunch Egypt’s foreign reserves have fallen considerably amid the economic crisis and Russia-Ukraine war. Egypt
UAE touts new domestic workers law The UAE, like other Gulf countries, has faced criticism for its treatment of foreign workers. United Arab Emirates
Israeli right pleased with Italy's next prime minister Italy's next Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is being fawned over by the Israeli right while the rest of the political spectrum treads carefully. Israel
In win for Lapid, Israel hails imminent maritime agreement with Lebanon Despite threats from Hezbollah, and despite harsh criticism from opposition chief Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister Yair Lapid hopes for the government to soon approve the maritime border agreement with Lebanon. Israel
