Archives for October, 2022

Two Palestinians killed in Israel West Bank raid: Palestinian ministry

Agence France-Presse

Political paralysis in Iraq hampers economic growth

Agence France-Presse

Canada to deny entry to 10,000 members of 'murderous' Iran regime: Trudeau

Agence France-Presse

Veil protests present Iran with its 'Berlin Wall' moment, activist says

Agence France-Presse

Analysis

US should balance response to OPEC+ oil cuts with other needs 

Yet again, Iran lurks in background.

By Week in Review

LIV ranking points snub 'delaying inevitable', says DeChambeau

Agence France-Presse

Artist turns Iran fountains red to reflect bloody crackdown

Agence France-Presse

Culture

NBA debuts in UAE

Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island continues to develop into an international sports hub, hosting two games in North America’s National Basketball Association.

Legacy: Gulf

Saudi Arabia opens up to new fintech players

While Saudi Arabia’s fintech sector presents opportunities for entrepreneurs, VC investors and consumers, there are specific, long-standing challenges hindering the market’s full potential.

Legacy: Gulf

Egypt venture capital firm for startups develops solutions to climate change

The Climate Resilience Fund targets nature-positive and sustainable projects that address mainly land and sea misuse.

Egypt

Iran says Mahsa Amini died of illness rather than 'blows'

Agence France-Presse

After collapse of Lebanon maritime deal, Israel fears Hezbollah attack

Pressured by opposition leader Benjamin Netanyahu, and concerned over Hezbollah attacking, Prime Minister Yair Lapid announced Israel will not negotiate its maritime border with Lebanon under threats.

Israel

Culture

Egypt uncovers sarcophagus from reign of Ramses II

An Egyptian archaeological mission is learning the secrets of a sarcophagus belonging to a senior statesman during the reign of King Ramses II.

Egypt

Culture

No rest in Gaza, even for the dead

Residents in the Gaza Strip are struggling to find graves to bury their dead.

Palestine

Settlers blame Israeli defense minister for growing West Bank insecurity

Defense Minister Benny Gantz is caught between his efforts to establish good relations with the Palestinian leadership, and the wrath of the settlers following insecurity escalation.

Israel

Families of detainees appeal to US to kick up pressure in Mideast

Agence France-Presse