Al-Monitor Staff Al-Monitor Staff Gulf Pulse | Mar 27, 2023 Israel, UAE sign customs agreement as Emirati president hosts Naftali Bennett Economic cooperation between the the UAE and Israel remains strong and they have now activated their free trade deal, despite heightened Emirati criticism on the Palestinian issue. Israel Pulse | Mar 27, 2023 Israeli shekel, stocks rally as Netanyahu pauses judicial reform The right-wing Israeli government’s controversial judicial reform plans have divided Israeli society and led to concerns among the Israeli tech sector and global financial institutions. Gulf Pulse | Mar 27, 2023 Iranian, Saudi FMs hold second call in a week on 'constructive' relations Iran may also soon resume relations with Bahrain following mediation by Oman. Turkey Pulse | Mar 27, 2023 60,000 Syrians have left Turkey, Turkish defense chief says Syrian refugees in Turkey remain a central theme ahead of the country's critical May 14 elections. Gulf Pulse | Mar 24, 2023 UAE, India to boost cooperation via digital currency The Emirati Central Bank has begun implementing its digital dirham strategy following a financial cooperation agreement with India and the UAE's cryptocurrency push. Egypt Pulse | Mar 24, 2023 Egypt-China relations strengthen with $2 billion factory deal China is making major economic inroads into Egypt along with other countries in the Middle East. Syria Pulse | Mar 24, 2023 Islamic State kills 15 truffle hunters in Syria, as clashes resume in Aleppo The two incidents demonstrated the continued dangers of the Syrian civil war, even as the conflict has wound down somewhat. Turkey Pulse | Mar 24, 2023 Turkish parliamentary committee approves Finland's NATO bid A Turkish parliamentary committee has unanimously approved Finland's NATO membership. Iran Pulse | Mar 23, 2023 Setback for Iran as US court orders $1.68 billion payout for 1983 Beirut bombing One analyst told Al-Monitor that the families of the US Marines killed in the attack could finally receive compensation following years of legal battles. Iran Pulse | Mar 23, 2023 Top US general says ‘multiple options’ ready if Iran develops nuclear weapon Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley said Iran could produce enough fissile material for a nuclear weapon in less than two weeks. Pagination Show more Latest News Afghan orphaned toddler Maryam finally reunited with family Agence France-Presse | AFP | Mar 28, 2023 Caution in crisis-hit Israel after PM pauses reform Agence France-Presse | AFP | Mar 28, 2023 Xi hails Middle East thaw in call with Saudi crown prince Agence France-Presse | AFP | Mar 28, 2023 See more Podcasts Turkey analyst Merve Tahiroglu says Kurds will back opposition presidential candidate Kemal Kilicdaroglu to unseat Erdogan in first round See more
Gulf Pulse | Mar 27, 2023 Israel, UAE sign customs agreement as Emirati president hosts Naftali Bennett Economic cooperation between the the UAE and Israel remains strong and they have now activated their free trade deal, despite heightened Emirati criticism on the Palestinian issue.
Israel Pulse | Mar 27, 2023 Israeli shekel, stocks rally as Netanyahu pauses judicial reform The right-wing Israeli government’s controversial judicial reform plans have divided Israeli society and led to concerns among the Israeli tech sector and global financial institutions.
Gulf Pulse | Mar 27, 2023 Iranian, Saudi FMs hold second call in a week on 'constructive' relations Iran may also soon resume relations with Bahrain following mediation by Oman.
Turkey Pulse | Mar 27, 2023 60,000 Syrians have left Turkey, Turkish defense chief says Syrian refugees in Turkey remain a central theme ahead of the country's critical May 14 elections.
Gulf Pulse | Mar 24, 2023 UAE, India to boost cooperation via digital currency The Emirati Central Bank has begun implementing its digital dirham strategy following a financial cooperation agreement with India and the UAE's cryptocurrency push.
Egypt Pulse | Mar 24, 2023 Egypt-China relations strengthen with $2 billion factory deal China is making major economic inroads into Egypt along with other countries in the Middle East.
Syria Pulse | Mar 24, 2023 Islamic State kills 15 truffle hunters in Syria, as clashes resume in Aleppo The two incidents demonstrated the continued dangers of the Syrian civil war, even as the conflict has wound down somewhat.
Turkey Pulse | Mar 24, 2023 Turkish parliamentary committee approves Finland's NATO bid A Turkish parliamentary committee has unanimously approved Finland's NATO membership.
Iran Pulse | Mar 23, 2023 Setback for Iran as US court orders $1.68 billion payout for 1983 Beirut bombing One analyst told Al-Monitor that the families of the US Marines killed in the attack could finally receive compensation following years of legal battles.
Iran Pulse | Mar 23, 2023 Top US general says ‘multiple options’ ready if Iran develops nuclear weapon Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley said Iran could produce enough fissile material for a nuclear weapon in less than two weeks.
Afghan orphaned toddler Maryam finally reunited with family Agence France-Presse | AFP | Mar 28, 2023
Turkey analyst Merve Tahiroglu says Kurds will back opposition presidential candidate Kemal Kilicdaroglu to unseat Erdogan in first round