Inside the world of social media advertising in Iran Entering a new phase, Iranian entrepreneurs turn to social media to boost their brands and sell products. Iran
Turkey demands news as Zarrab drops off radar Turkey's Foreign Ministry issued a formal inquiry about the whereabouts of Reza Zarrab, an Iranian-Turkish businessman held in the United States on money-laundering charges that could implicate Turkey's ruling party. Turkey
Erdogan’s 'pious generation' curriculum gets failing grade The Turkish government is struggling just to generate Band-Aid solutions for deep-rooted education problems. Turkey
Rising oil prices add to Turkey’s economic woes The increase in global oil prices and the depreciation of the Turkish lira are a bruising mix for Turkey, which heavily relies on imports to meet its energy needs. Turkey
Egypt's new health care law has medical community worried The Egyptian Cabinet's approval of a new health care law raised concerns over the potential for the bill to lead to the privatization of state-owned hospitals. Egypt
Iraqi authorities clamp down on sectarian hate speech During the Shiite Arbaeen pilgrimage this month, the Iraqi government took legal measures to stop extreme groups from insulting Sunni religious figures. Iraq
Recycled fashion hits catwalk in Ramallah Five Palestinian designers are nearing the end of a creative project in which they designed and created outfits out of recycled materials from the community. Palestine
Syrian war refugees find solace in song in Cairo Some Syrians in Egypt have formed bands to make a living and remember their homeland through music. Egypt
Extrajudicial measures under the spotlight in Palestine The arrest of lawyer Mohammad Hussein inside a courthouse in Nablus prompted lawyers, judges and staff at the general prosecutor's office to protest against unlawful measures. Palestine
Details of Abbas' mysterious Saudi trip still scarce Speculation is rife as Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas returns from his sudden and unplanned visit to Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia
Forty years after historic visit to Israel by Egypt's Sadat, both countries further apart When visiting Jerusalem 40 years ago, Egyptian President Anwar Sadat had a vision for Israeli-Palestinian peace, but he was led astray. Egypt
In game of Israeli-Palestinian politics, athletes lose big Israeli and Arab politicians have long turned sports competitions into political battlegrounds, at the expense of the athletes. Palestine
Jordan photo exhibition displays hope for victims of war, violence A recent photo exhibition showed victims of war and violence during their treatment at the Medecins Sans Frontieres hospital in Amman and post-reconstructive surgery. Iraq
House advances diluted bill cutting Palestinian aid Original supporters of the Taylor Force Act say pushback from Democrats and the Trump administration has watered down their legislation. Palestine
Egypt’s Copts decry recent spate of church closings Egypt's Coptic Christians say they are under attack by both extremists and the Egyptian government. Egypt
Turkey says citizens at risk as IS fighters leave Raqqa Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim says a reported deal in which Kurdish-led forces allowed hundreds of jihadis to leave the Syrian city puts Turks in danger. Syria
