Why is Israeli Labor shifting back to leftist agenda? Israel’s Labor Party is returning to its left-wing agenda, readopting the vision of peace of late Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin. Palestine
Did Kurds determine outcome of Turkey's referendum? The voting pattern of Kurds has become the most debated issue of the Turkish referendum, with many people pointing fingers at Kurdish voters for voting for the "yes" front. Turkey
Is prominent conservative cleric really a threat to Rouhani? While Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and cleric Ebrahim Raisi have to some extent shared backgrounds in public service, the incumbent Iranian president’s greater experience in politics remains the biggest thorn in the side of his conservative opponents. Iran
Iran’s Guardian Council announces presidential candidate list The Guardian Council has given the green light to six candidates to run in Iran’s May 19 presidential election, with former hard-line President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad being disqualified. Iran
Has Turkey's referendum emboldened hate? Threats and venomous words against Turkish women have caused an uproar among citizens but haven't drawn much of a reaction from the government. Turkey
Dogs get fit at Cairo's new canine gym Dogs owners in Cairo can take their pets to the newly opened Eastwind Training Center, to get into shape and socialize with other dogs. Egypt
Hydroponic farming finds its way to Egypt Amid severe water shortages and concerns over pesticide use, some Egyptians are hoping to transform the country's agriculture sector by relying on hydroponics to grow healthy and pesticide-free crops. Egypt
Chemical attacks and narrow streets complicate fight for Mosul’s Old City The fight against the Islamic State in western Mosul has reached the level of door-to-door fighting, with many challenges and dangers regarding the safety of civilians and the use of chemical weapons by IS. Iraq
Why is Khulafa Mosque's minaret on verge of collapse? The minaret of the historic Khulafa Mosque in Baghdad is on the verge of collapse, which may spark sectarian tension in the city. Iraq
Jordan’s photography festival captures snapshot of country's history For the sixth year, Jordanian photographer Linda al-Khoury is holding the international Image Festival in Jordan to create a cultural exchange and promote photography. Jordan
What's in Palestine's first ever education law? The Palestinian Education Ministry announced the ratification of their first law on education to bring significant changes to the educational and academic process in the Palestinian territories. Palestine
Library train brings books to Gaza children A train serving as an library visits children in the Gaza Strip to encourage reading and learning. Palestine
Syria chemical attack unsettles Iran's chemical weapons survivors The use of chemical weapons in Syria has led members of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, a fighting force that remembers the horror and uncertainty of the Iran-Iraq War, to be both angry and cautious about blame. Syria
Russia steps up its game in Mideast diplomacy The heavy traffic between Moscow and the Middle East after US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson visited Russia last week signals that Russia is looking to quickly solidify its relationships with regional partners. Saudi Arabia
Israeli politicians continue silence over settlers attacking IDF Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ignored extreme-right incitement for many years, including a recent attack by the Hilltop Youth group against the Israel Defense Forces. Israel
Turkey's AKP claims Kurdish support for referendum, Kurds say otherwise As Turkey continues to roil in the aftermath of the referendum, the ruling party is now claiming the Kurds helped President Recep Tayyip Erdogan win in what Kurdish leaders call "blatant disinformation." Turkey
