Egypt exhibiting its 2015 airstrikes in Libya with new film Egypt produced a film about the airstrikes in Libya's Derna in 2015, to focus on its own war on terrorism at home and abroad. By A correspondent in Egypt
Major new discovery of mummies in Alexandria from Greco-Roman era During the discovery of 16 burial chambers in stone-carved tombs, the Egyptian-Dominican mission found several mummies, remnants of gilded cartonnage and tongue-shaped gold foil amulets. By Alaa Omran
Egypt opens 1st archaeological replicas factory to counter Chinese knockoffs Egypt will soon inaugurate the first archaeological replicas factory in Egypt and in the region as part of efforts to fight the spread of Chinese-made products in the local markets. By Salwa Samir In Giza, reporting on politics
Islamic State continues to terrorize Raqqa Despite losing its last stronghold in eastern Syria in 2019 and the presence of the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces, the Islamic State continues to threaten the lives of citizens in Raqqa. By Hussam Hammoud
Qatar eases salary crisis for Gaza’s civil servants Qatar has increased its aid package to the besieged enclave and getting involved in the file of the Palestinian prisoners detained in Saudi Arabia. By Ahmad Abu Amer
Is Hamas exploiting Libya chaos to smuggle arms into Gaza? The Times reported that a Hamas envoy to Libya has set up an arms-smuggling group to funnel weapons to the Gaza Strip, which was categorically denied by Hamas. By Entsar Abu Jahal
Israeli Labor sidelines veteran Arab activists Veteran Arab activists claim that for the new party Chairwoman Merav Michaeli their support is no longer a priority. By Afif Abu Much In Baqa al-Gharbiyye, reporting on business and tech
The Takeaway: Killing of Turkish hostages by PKK tests fragile US-Turkey ties The Turkish president is expected to escalate military offensives in Syria, Iraq; Netanyahu will be his own Iran envoy; Al-Monitor reporting from Idlib and Gaza; and more. By Andrew Parasiliti In Washington, DC, reporting on diplomacy, regional politics, national security
Algeria: Running on fumes Unless oil prices go way up, Algeria is in a world of hurt. By Simon Speakman Cordall
US citizen Bilal Abdul Kareem released from prison by HTS in Syria The American activist and self-styled journalist spent six months in the jihadist group's notorious prison system. By Al-Monitor Staff
Biden, Netanyahu hold 'friendly and warm' call Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said the hourlong call discussed peace, Iran and other issues. By Al-Monitor Staff
Snow covers parts of the Middle East as winter storm rages on Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Israel and Jordan have all received several centimeters of snow. By Al-Monitor Staff
Dubai's Princess Latifa says she's being held hostage In a series of secret video recordings, Sheikha Latifa says she is worried about her safety and is being held in a villa "converted into a jail." By Al-Monitor Staff
Turkey could leverage hostage tragedy to reach Sinjar After the deaths of 13 Turkish captives in Iraqi Kurdistan during a raid against Kurdish militants, Turkey might be weighing an offensive against Sinjar, but vocal objections by pro-Iranian groups heavily deployed in the area are bound to complicate such a mission. By Fehim Tastekin In Paris, reporting on Turkish politics
Bahraini phone app launches vaccination certificate Users of the BeAware Bahrain mobile application can receive a certificate proving they have received the vaccine against COVID-19. By Al-Monitor Staff
Rouhani renews Iran’s pledge not to pursue nuclear arms The statement appeared as a correction of comments by Iran’s intelligence minister, which have fueled worries that Tehran could be developing nuclear arms. By Al-Monitor Staff