Iran denies its drones are being used in Ukraine war Iran's foreign minister warned Europe against taking an "unconstructive" path with further sanctions. Iran
Iran film festival faces membership suspension and withdrawals amid unrest The Tehran International Short Film Festival’s credibility hangs in the balance after the international Short Film Conference found its board supportive of “disgraceful government actions” during the Iran uprisings and suspended its membership in response. Iran
Siege tightens around Turkey’s critical newsrooms ahead of election Government opponents fear Ankara will use all of its means to stifle unfavorable news and public debate ahead of crucial elections next year. Turkey
Turkey detains head of medical association on terror charges Sebnem Korur Fincanci was detained for allegedly disseminating "terrorist propaganda" a day after a political ally of the government demanded her Turkish citizenship be revoked and the Turkish Medical Association be closed down. Turkey
Qatar scraps COVID testing ahead of World Cup Many of the region's pandemic restrictions are ending and the United Arab Emirates also recently removed its longstanding mask mandate. Legacy: Gulf
Breaking | Last Updated: October 26, 2022, 12:41 pm US targets Iranian officials with new wave of sanctions The sanctions targeting 14 individuals and three entities came as Iranian mourners marked 40 days since Mahsa Amini’s death in custody. Iran
Changing tactics, Netanyahu embraces far-right legislator With the elections a week away, opposition head Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to include ultranationalist Itamar Ben Gvir in his government. Israel
IMF loan unlikely to save Tunisia's economy Funds from the global lender of last resort may be too little, too late. North Africa
Israel to work with France against money laundering, terror financing The memorandum of understanding signed last week between Israel and France is just part of the very extensive battle championed by Israel’s Money Laundering and Terror Financing Prohibition Authority against criminal money laundering and financing of terror activities. Israel
Iraqi parliament set to vote on new government One year after Iraq's elections, the designated prime minister, Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, stands poised to form Iraq's newest government. Iraq
