Egypt’s non-oil sector suffering under high inflation: Report Egypt is experiencing rising inflation and the depreciation of its currency, but the country’s stock exchange is doing well and the IMF recently agreed to a massive aid package. Egypt
Already displaced by war, Syrians search earthquake rubble for loved ones Residents of northwest Syria, most of whom found refuge in the area after fleeing the bombing in their hometowns during the war, found themselves facing a new catastrophe following Monday's magnitude 7.8 earthquake. Syria
How will Turkey’s killer earthquakes impact the country’s politics? The mood of the public could very well shift against Erdogan and the AKP if their response to the earthquake is not swift. Turkey
Culture Hajipour’s 'Baraye,' anthem of Iran's protests, wins Grammy award The first lady of the United States, Jill Biden, presented the award to Hajipour at the Grammy Awards, although Hajipour was not present. Biden called the song a “powerful and poetic call for women’s rights.” Iran
HSBC warns Netanyahu’s judicial overhaul will harm Israel's economy The leading European bank echoed last week's warnings by JPMorgan over the negative effects the judicial reforms pushed by the current Israel government could have on the country’s economy. Israel
Gulf countries rush earthquake aid to Turkey, Syria Countries in the Gulf have announced aid for Turkey and Syria after Monday's devastating earthquakes. Legacy: Gulf
