Earthquake shatters tiny Jewish community in Turkey's Antakya Antakya was once home to a thriving Jewish community, but after this week's earthquakes, the few Jews who still lived there are unlikely to return. Turkey
Egypt venture capital funding tops $500M in 2022: Report Egypt led the Middle East and North Africa in the number of venture capital deals last year, according to a report by MAGNiTT. Egypt’s overall economy continues to struggle. Egypt
China, US deals and robots headline Saudi Arabia's LEAP tech event China's Huawei, Hectar, Lenovo were among major deals reached at Saudi's flagship technology event. Saudi Arabia
Hopes dim amid frantic earthquake rescues, as Turkey declares state of emergency President Erdogan says there are more than 53,000 rescuers in the 10 provinces, but locals complain that some neighborhoods are abandoned as hopes run out for people trapped in the debris. Turkey
Rescuers pour into Turkey, but aid slow to arrive in earthquake-hit Syria The disaster response in northern Syria is stymied by supply chain issues, logistical hurdles and diplomatic disputes over accessing the country's rebel-held territory. Turkey
Iraq lowers dollar-dinar exchange rate The Iraqi dinar has been depreciating against the dollar amid restrictions from the US Federal Reserve and other issues. Iraq
Iran shows off underground air base with Russia's Sukhoi jets In the first public display of an underground air base, Iran presented missile-mounted warplanes and bombers at a moment of growing concerns over its controversial drone deliveries to Russia. Iran
Israel's rescue teams arrive in Turkey, will establish field hospital for earthquake victims Three Israeli rescue delegations are already on the ground, with more humanitarian aid expected in the coming days. Israel
