Syria, Tunisia to reopen embassies as Arab thaw grows with Assad Syria continues to reconcile with countries across the Arab world. Syria
China’s Sinopec acquires stake in Qatar gas project Chinese energy firms are increasingly cooperating with their Qatari and Saudi counterparts as the People’s Republic makes further inroads into the region. Legacy: Gulf
Sonatrach announces six new oil discoveries in Algeria The state-owned oil company made several discoveries in the first quarter of this year. Algeria
US approves $524 million HIMARS artillery sale to Morocco The proposed sale, which also includes guided air-to-ground bombs, comes as Morocco draws closer to the United States and rival Algeria pursues stronger ties with Russia. Morocco
Analysis Experts pour cold water on Tunisia BRICS ‘bid,’ as country rejects IMF Experts say economic reforms and stronger anti-Western credentials are needed before the North African country could be seriously considered to join the five-member bloc. By Jack Dutton In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech
Turkey’s Erdogan lays out promises to party base, but offers few details The president pledged a way out of the economic crisis and promised improved living standards ahead of May polls. Turkey
Israel bans visits of Jews to Temple Mount in last 10 days of Ramadan Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's decision rejected the request of National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir. Israel
Turkey's industries see biggest decline since 2020 in quake aftermath Production output fell by 8.2% annually in February, the same month the earthquakes wreaked havoc on the country, according to new data. Turkey
Islamic State kills three truffle hunters in Syria Truffle hunting is potentially profitable for Syrians amid the bleak economic situation in the country, but the activity is also dangerous due to targeting by the Islamic State. Syria
Fury in Iran as officials fail to address schoolgirls' poisonings Iranian authorities either looked the other way or blamed the students, failing to soothe the public rage at the fresh suspected gas attacks on schoolgirls. Iran
Egypt denies report it planned to produce 40,000 rockets for Russia Moscow has also denied the claims that President Sisi ordered the military to secretly ship the rockets to Russia. Egypt
Analysis What is behind Kuwait's change of government, economic woes? The decades-long dance of political reshuffles has prevented the execution of investment and reforms in national infrastructure, health and social services, and also economic projects. By Salim A. Essaid
