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Editors' picks

Israeli parties, election committee bracing against cyber attacks

Tunisians get wide variety of choices in presidential election

Iran, Hamas seek benefits of mutual military support

Cultural heritage

Rich Ottoman recipes grace Istanbul tables

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Tunisia's presidential election

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Shattered windows are seen in a hotel following a blast at a military ammunition depot near the town of Kyrenia, nothern Cyprus, Sept. 12, 2019.

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From our pulses:

From our pulses:

Egypt

Egypt’s support for Lebanon survives decades

What did Sisi discuss in Kuwait?

Egypt

Egyptian woman's egg-freeze decision creates debate on taboo subject

Egypt

Despite appeal by Abbas, Egypt keeps Palestinian official's son in jail

Gulf

Congress inches closer to pulling US out of Yemen war

Qatar seeks increasing development projects in Africa

Gulf

Tensions between Saudi, UAE allies threaten government in south Yemen

Russia / Mideast

Intel: How Russia and Iran are drawing closer on Gulf, Syria

Iran

Zarif's 12-nation tour highlights an active Iranian diplomacy

What is Iran's message in Sadr meeting with Khamenei?

Iran

Iran in no hurry to allow women into stadiums after 'Blue Girl' death

Iran

Personal cost of journalism, political activism in Iran remains high

Iraq

What is Iran's message in Sadr meeting with Khamenei?

Iraq shuts down US-funded TV station over corruption report

Art and entertainment

Coexistence converges at film festival in Iraqi Kurdistan

Iraq

Iraqi population census raises concerns of Kurds

Israel

Tel Aviv's dismal voter turnout could play into Likud’s hands

Netanyahu gets little from Putin in Sochi meeting

Israel

Netanyahu paves way of radical-right party to enter Knesset

Israel

Netanyahu wants chaos in Arab polling stations

Jordan

Musicians bring art to streets to save picturesque hill in Amman

Economy and trade

Video game exec encourages independent developers in Mideast

Israel

Former PM Olmert: 'Netanyahu is finished'

Jordan

How Jordan handled fuming crisis over cigarettes

Lebanon

Environment and nature

The teenage activists bringing the climate crisis to Middle East

Who's clowning around? Beirut school teaches misunderstood discipline

Lebanon

Hezbollah, Israel opt for de-escalation

Lebanon

Lebanese-Israeli front heats up as Hezbollah vows retaliation

North Africa

Tunisia elections

Tunisian presidential candidates saying it with music

Moroccan king announces plan to promote social, economic equality

Tunisia elections

Ennahda’s change of heart on presidential elections

Egypt

How will Egypt protect its expats in Libya from IS?

Palestine

Struggle for water continues in Palestine’s Jordan Valley

Why is Hamas reshuffling its security apparatus in Gaza?

Egypt

Despite appeal by Abbas, Egypt keeps Palestinian official's son in jail

Palestine

Palestinians in Jordan Valley want more to remain in their land

Syria

Erdogan plays Syrian refugee card against Europe

Syrians ready to flee to Turkey as soon as border opens

Washington

Pentagon says it’s ‘on time’ with Syria safe zone despite questions

Syria

Syrian pistachio farmers watch crops wither as Turks fire on border region

Turkey

Turkey eyes amphibious jets after forest fire fiasco

A generational change is looming in Turkish politics

Turkey

Turkey slashes interest rates to kickstart economy

Turkey

Can Turkey escape the fireball in Idlib?

Breaking News

2019-09-15T09:55:07

US warship docks in Lebanon amid regional tensions

2019-09-15T08:55:00

Iran refutes US accusations over Saudi attacks

2019-09-15T08:45:02

Saudi bourse slumps after oil facility attacks

2019-09-15T03:45:17

Idlib chaos forces displaced Syrians into strange dwellings

2019-09-14T18:25:02

French group to open two hotels in Damascus as airstrikes kill civilians

2019-09-14T16:25:02

Trump says he discussed 'mutual defense' treaty with Netanyahu

2019-09-14T13:55:02

Trump confirms death of Al-Qaeda heir Hamza bin Laden

2019-09-14T13:45:02

Siemens, Orascom to rebuild vast Iraq power plant

2019-09-14T11:15:00

Iran says 'blue girl' football fan admitted 'mistake'

2019-09-14T10:55:02

Iran inks deal to develop gas field in tense Gulf

IRAN-US TENSIONS

Iran-US tensions

Pompeo, Mnuchin say no preconditions for Iran meeting as Trump ousts Bolton

Iran-US tensions

Rouhani dismisses bilateral talks with US, claims economic recovery

Armed Militias and Extremist Groups

Will Iran retaliate after recent Israeli attacks?

CULTURE

Cultural heritage

Musicians bring art to streets to save picturesque hill in Amman

Art and entertainment

Coexistence converges at film festival in Iraqi Kurdistan

Art and entertainment

Who's clowning around? Beirut school teaches misunderstood discipline

RUSSIA MIDEAST

Russian influence

Netanyahu tries to bring 'Iran threat' home to Russia

Military Industry

Will Russia reinforce Iraq's air defenses?

Economy and trade

Intel: Why Russia boosts Iran even as Tehran pares nuclear deal commitments

WASHINGTON

Congress inches closer to pulling US out of Yemen war

Iran-US tensions

Pompeo, Mnuchin say no preconditions for Iran meeting as Trump ousts Bolton

Pentagon fears Islamic State surge in Iraqi Kurdistan

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