Iran says coronavirus cases increasing in those under 25 According to an Iranian official, hospitalizations in Tehran have increased and they are seeing an uptick in positive cases among individuals under 25 years old. By Al-Monitor Staff
Activists petition against Israeli arms export to Uganda Israeli human rights activists fear that the leadership of Uganda might use Israeli-made weapons in its efforts to stop and silence local opposition. By Danny Zaken In Ma'ale HaHamisha, reporting on Israel
Israel provides COVID-19 vaccine doses for Palestinian health-care workers Faced with international criticism, and also for its own interest of curbing the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, Israel transferred to the Palestinian Authority a first shipment of 2,000 Pfizer vaccine doses. By Rina Bassist In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs
US terror designation of Houthis: a fresh ordeal in Yemen Despite warnings by human rights groups, the previous US administration designated Yemen’s Houthis a terrorist organization, which locals fear will only add to their misery. By A correspondent in Yemen
How car bombs are making their way into northern Syria As local councils in northern Syria, which is under the control of Turkish-backed rebels, fail to make car dealers obtain licenses and register their offices, chaos prevails in the car market, as car bombs and explosions claim the lives of dozens of civilians. By Mohammed Hardan
Egypt, Sudan accuse Ethiopia of stalling Nile dam talks Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan continue to trade accusations on the failure of the Nile dam talks, in what some say is an attempt to draw the attention of the new US administration into the regional file. By Mohamed Sabry
Syrian regime forces Homs residents to reopen their shops Regime-affiliated authorities in Syria’s central province of Homs are threatening shopkeepers to reopen their shops or risk confiscation of their properties by the regime. By Khaled al-Khateb
Misinformation, propaganda cloud Turkey's Africa policies Myths and falsehoods abound in Turkish and Arab press about Turkey’s regional ventures, nourishing overblown elations and fears. By Fehim Tastekin In Paris, reporting on Turkish politics
First women's bike race diversifies sport in Syria A group of women has established the first cycling organization in northeastern Syria and held its first bike race in the city of Amuda, all part of an effort to encourage women to ride bicycles and promote green transportation. By Akhin Ahmed