Will Iran allow the EU to open shop in Tehran? Iranian politicians are divided on the new EU Parliament resolution that favors normalization of ties with Iran. Iran
Diyarbakir protests timid as Kurds wary of post-coup crackdown Furious over the arrest of their co-mayors, the Kurds of Diyarbakir are protesting by the thousands, but the crowds would be larger if the population weren't exhausted by the ongoing conflict with the Turkish government and afraid of being targeted. Turkey
Risk indicators growing for Turkish economy Turkey’s growing economic, political and geopolitical risks have caused significant losses in foreign capital inflows, on which the country’s economic growth relies. Turkey
Is new imam answered prayer or impending doom for Hagia Sophia? While many Turks applaud the appointment of an imam inside the Hagia Sophia, others worry President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is claiming the national and historical treasure to build his case for an imperial presidency. Turkey
Israeli far-right activist betrayed by his own Last year, far-right activist, journalist and former Knesset member Sharon Gal launched hate campaigns against those defending democracy and freedom of expression, only to become a victim of the monster he created. Israel
Palestinians get glimpse of world’s largest mosaic in Jericho A Japanese-funded project to protect and exhibit the largest mosaic floor in the Middle East, an ancient creation dating back to the Umayyad period, promises to protect this treasure of Palestinian heritage and attract thousands more visitors to Jericho. Palestine
What's behind Hamas’ latest Cabinet reshuffle in Gaza? Hamas carried out a ministerial reshuffle in the Gaza Strip, claiming to pump new blood into the ministries as the consensus government has failed to meet its responsibilities toward Gaza. Palestine
Aleppo braces for harsh winter Residents of besieged eastern Aleppo fear they might not survive the winter as their already meager and expensive fuel sources are running out. Syria
How Abbas can counter Netanyahu’s maneuver Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu uses time and again the demand that Palestinians recognize Israel as the homeland of the Jewish people to sideline the issues of occupation and settlements. Palestine
Fury erupts after mayors detained in Turkey's Kurdish southeast The Turkish authorities have arrested both co-mayors of Diyarbakir, Gultan Kisanak and Firat Anli, sparking massive protests that the press is having trouble covering after internet access was cut across the city. Turkey
Did Rouhani stop screening of hard-line film about jailed Iranian-American? In Iran, the cancellation of the screening of a self-styled documentary about a jailed dual national leads hard-liners to point the finger at the Rouhani administration. Iran
The Israeli defense minister’s surprising offer Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman granted the Palestinian newspaper al-Quds an interview in an attempt to reach out to the Palestinian public while bypassing Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. Palestine
The many dimensions of Mosul, and what comes next There's much more at play in Mosul than a campaign for its immediate liberation from the Islamic State. Iraq
The brewing battle over coffee in Turkey Amid an increase in coffee consumption in Turkey, leading international coffee chains have stormed into the local market, luring the young clientele. Turkey
Is Israel banning entry of Gaza cancer patients? Israeli physicians say that many cancer patients from the Gaza Strip are banned from entering Israel, and so they are hospitalized in Gaza where there is no adequate medical treatment. Palestine
Why Netanyahu and Erdogan prefer ‘cold normalization’ Neither Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu nor Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan are particularly enthusiastic about implementing the reconciliation agreement between the two countries. Israel
