Will Brexit jump-start Iran-UK trade? While bilateral trade has increased following the implementation of the nuclear deal, trade between Iran and Britain remains far below its potential. Iran
Rouhani urges government to listen to critics Iranian President Hassan Rouhani warned that voices of criticism must be heard and acknowledged for a government to be successful. Iran
Activists in Iraq try new tack: Effect change by not voting Iraqi political parties are trying to mobilize voters as calls for an election boycott gain steam. Iraq
Sisi touts victories for Egyptian women as election nears Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has made strides in politically empowering women in the past year and likely hopes the progress guarantees him a solid base of voters in the upcoming elections. Egypt
Securing Sinai airport comes at cost to locals President Sisi’s announcement to build a large safe zone around the El-Arish Airport in order for it to resume operations raised the ire of Sinai residents whose houses and lands would be destroyed in the process. Egypt
Egypt accuses Congress of raining on Sisi's parade Egyptian officials have reacted with anger to a US congressional resolution on the persecution of Copts in Egypt, laying blame on the Muslim Brotherhood and saying comments critical of President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi ruined Jan. 25 celebrations. Egypt
Palestinian wiretap scandal raises ire, but no action so far The Palestinian Preventive Security Service is under fire for allegedly wiretapping citizens. Palestine
Anti-Hamas editorial exposes schism in Iran An Iranian newspaper has come out vehemently against support for Hamas just as Tehran and the movement are working to repair relations. Palestine