Jerusalem seethes with clashes between Jews, Arabs The week has been violent in Jerusalem with both Israeli Jews and Arabs reportedly attacking each other in well documented incidents. By Rina Bassist In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs
Government, Kurdish forces clash in northeast Syria The pro-government National Defense Forces fired on Kurdish Asayesh forces at a checkpoint in Qamishli, according to Kurdish sources. By Al-Monitor Staff
Israel to keep lower profile on advancing ties with Sudan Israel’s recent enthusiasm for constructing ties with Sudan might have scared Khartoum, which prefers advancing more discreetly. By Rina Bassist In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs
Egypt steps up coronavirus vaccine campaign amid surge in cases Amid a surge in coronavirus cases, the Egyptian government has stepped up its vaccination push, increasing the number of vaccination centers and the rollout to include workers in labor-intensive sectors. By Shahira Amin
Egypt recovers new part of sunken ship from Red Sea Cairo is celebrating the discovery of another portion of a ship sunk in the Red Sea in the 18th century carrying a treasure trove of artifacts. By Alaa Omran
Russia briefly withdraws from bases in north Aleppo, leaving SDF to face Turkey by itself Russia briefly withdrew its forces and its military equipment from two bases in Tal Rifaat, only to return to them in the wake of understandings with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces that control the area and fear the advances of the Turkish-backed opposition. By Mohammed Hardan
Egypt, Ethiopia, Sudan trade barbs amid stalled Nile dam talks Egypt, Sudan and Ethiopia exchange accusations over the stalled talks on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, at a time when all parties are on alert to see whether Addis Ababa will proceed with the dam’s filling in the absence of an agreement. By Mohamed Saied
Turkey looks to pull ahead of EastMed rivals in Libya Can Greece use its position in the European Union to tempt Libya away from Ankara’s fold? By Sean Mathews
Egypt says no friendly states co-funded Nile dam Egypt denied reports that some friendly states financially contributed to the construction of Ethiopia’s controversial dam on the Blue Nile. By A correspondent in Egypt
No plans for full US withdrawal from Iraq, top general says The United States may be leaving Afghanistan but troops will remain in Iraq for the foreseeable future, the CENTCOM commander told Congress. By Jared Szuba In Washington, DC, reporting on defense, national security, military
Syria gets new central bank head The last central bank governor was fired as the Syrian pound remains at historic low points against the US dollar. By Al-Monitor Staff
Israelis clash with police in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv Police clashed with protesters in a religious neighborhood in Jerusalem and a mixed part of Tel Aviv. By Al-Monitor Staff
Gold mining company to file $1B claim against Turkey over halted project Canadian mining company Alamos Gold announced Tuesday it would seek $1 billion from Turkey after mining concessions expired for a controversial project in the nation’s northwestern Canakkale region. By Diego Cupolo
Egyptian foreign minister on African tour as Nile dam issue looms Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry visited South Africa today and will next go to Tunisia and Senegal. Egypt rejected Ethiopia's latest offer on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam. By Al-Monitor Staff
Iran opposes interim deal in 'complicated' Vienna talks The Iranian negotiators appeared dogged in their demand for a full removal of US sanctions, rejecting reports that an interim deal is in the making. By Al-Monitor Staff
UN experts urge UAE to release princess who claims she's hostage UN human rights consultants have expressed alarm over videos alleging the 35-year-old princess is being held against her will. By Al-Monitor Staff