Palestinians share big ideas with TEDx Several years of development and success have multiplied TEDx events in both the West Bank and Gaza Strip. Palestine
Intel: Pentagon holds 'productive' talks with Turkey over F-35 dispute All eyes are on next week's Glasgow summit as Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan seeks to talk F-35s and F-16s with US President Joe Biden. Turkey
Iran presumed behind attack on US outpost in eastern Syria Drones that targeted US forces in the Syrian desert in late October were allegedly Iranian. Iraq
World Bank approves loan to Egypt, praises government for growth during pandemic The loan accompanies various reforms, including actions to increase economic participation of women. News Brief
US sanctions 2 Lebanese businessmen, lawmaker The Treasury Department accused Jihad al-Arab, Dany Khoury and Jamil Sayyed of profiting from "the pervasive corruption and cronyism in Lebanon." News Brief
European countries call on Israel to reverse settlement plans A joint statement from the foreign ministries of 12 European countries said the planned settlement expansion undermines prospects for peace. Israel
Republican bill would bar US consulate for Palestinians A prominent Israel-focused advocacy group has come out against the bill, and it is unclear if Democrats will sign on. By Adam Lucente In New York City, reporting on regional news, militancy, climate change
Sudan coup could offer boon for Moscow Sudan's military coup could hurry along the process of Russia's deeper military involvement in the country. Russia
Sudan coup leader fires ambassadors who opposed takeover Several Sudanese ambassadors abroad vowed to resist Lt. Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan's military junta in Khartoum. Sudan
Syrians to be deported for eating bananas 'provocatively' in Turkey As tensions soar between Turks and their country's 4 million refugees, a viral trend of young Syrians posting videos of themselves eating bananas has ended in some set to be deported. Turkey
Hopes dim in stranded Syrian camp near US military base Some 10,000 displaced Syrians living in a squalid camp miles away from the American garrison of al-Tanf had hoped the Biden administration would resolve their plight. Syria
Iran imports more Sinopharm vaccines from China Iran is finally making progress with its vaccination campaign against COVID-19, though virus cases are still rising. News Brief
Israeli coalition torn over construction in West Bank settlements The advancement of plans for the construction of hundreds of housing units in West Bank settlements has created a serious rift among Israel’s coalition partners. Israel
Syrian teachers demand better salaries in rebel-held areas Teachers have been protesting in the areas controlled by the Turkish-backed Syrian opposition in northwestern Aleppo, as they demand an increase in their monthly salaries amid the crumbling Turkish lira. Syria
Military coup opens new chapter in Sudan's regional ties The Sudanese army carried out a military coup that will undermine the fragile democratic transition process in the country and deepen its economic crisis. Egypt
Egyptian clerics denounce first pig kidney transplant into human body The global medical community has welcomed the US operation as a breakthrough, but some Egyptian clerics say the procedure violates Islamic law. Egypt
