Regional conflicts spill into Lebanon's Palestinian refugee camps In light of an inability to control mounting tensions at Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon, the situation warns of an impending explosion. Palestine
Jordan pivots to Saudi Arabia After years of a cool relationship between Jordan and Saudi Arabia, the two Arab kingdoms seem to be united to fight Iran’s regional interference. Saudi Arabia
Were Bibi's Golan comments a 'death blow' to peace? The declaration by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that Israel will hold on to the Golan Heights forever threatens any possibility of an agreement with the Palestinians and Arab states. Saudi Arabia
Fight over Iran's access to dollars takes partisan turn A flurry of Republican bills are getting no love from Democrats. Congress
How sanctions relief became a tool in Iran’s domestic battles Opponents of Iranian President Hassan Rouhani have stepped up their criticism, claiming that Iran has not yet been reconnected to the global financial communications system. Iran
Will Tehran's top Reformist MP take last shot at political leadership? With Iran's next parliament close to being sworn in, Reformist frontrunner Mohammad Reza Aref is likely to challenge Ali Larijani for the position of speaker. Iran
Is this the death of print media in Egypt? To cut down on costs, Egypt’s newspapers may stop publishing their print editions. Egypt
How one tragedy is bringing Afghans, Iranians together The horrendous murder of a 6-year-old Afghan girl living outside Tehran brings Afghans and Iranians together. Iran
Is Egypt judging its judges too harshly? Some judges are being forced to retire, ostensibly for political activity — but they say it is because they’re not supporting the ruling regime. Egypt
For some fleeing conflict, even Yemen is a haven Thousands of Africans fleeing the misery in their countries continue to seek refuge in Yemen, which itself is suffering the ravages of civil war. Saudi Arabia
Khamenei warns of 'soft war' between Iran, US After the Organization of Islamic Cooperation condemned Hezbollah and Iran, Iran's supreme leader has indirectly criticized Saudi Arabia and called the condemnation meaningless. Saudi Arabia
How Turkish intelligence scored much-needed success Turkey's National Intelligence Organization says it recently made an arrest in a counterespionage case, saving the design secrets of government-owned Mechanical and Chemical Industry Corp.’s first nationally produced rifle. Turkey
Turkey on the hunt for skull of great Ottoman architect Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu has ordered a search for the missing skull of the great Ottoman architect, Mimar Sinan, but some historians say the skull never reached modern times intact. Turkey
Gaza needs new housing, but where will it build? It seems that the growing need for housing units has prompted Gaza's government to build in high-risk buffer zones near the eastern border. Palestine
How much support does IDF soldier charged in Hebron shooting really have? The rally supporting the IDF Hebron shooter attracted only a small crowd, while the majority of Israelis side with Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon and IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Gadi Eizenkot. Israel
Gleam of hope in gold trade fades in Gaza Israel banned the export and import of gold in the Gaza Strip after allowing its resumption in February. Palestine
