Turkish and Armenian envoys to meet in Moscow The Turkish foreign minister’s announcement constitutes the latest development in efforts to normalize relations between Turkey and Armenia. News Brief
Egyptian medical supply company offers safe work for Sudanese refugees Al Capitol is offering opportunities for Sudanese refugees in Egypt. By Menam Sami
Venezuela's Maduro plans to visit Iran 'very soon' Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said the two countries will sign new accords and "speed up processes of cooperation." Iran
Iran, Iraq agree to connect rail networks Both countries pledged to build the Basra-Shalamcheh railway years ago but have yet to do so. News Brief
Kurdish leaders say poverty 'biggest threat,' driving Syrians into arms of IS Offers of money by the Islamic State to join its ranks prove "irresistible" to those hit hard by Syria's collapsed economy. Syria
Netanyahu battles over Likud control, campaigns to remove liberal members To preserve his absolute control over the party, former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is campaigning to remove from the party thousands of more liberal members. Israel
Lack of electricity drives sustainability options in Lebanon With Lebanon’s deepening electricity crisis and fuel shortage, many homes and businesses have switched to solar panels to generate electricity due to widespread power cuts from the country’s unpredictable energy sector. Lebanon
Kremlin hopes Syria can be a future thorn in NATO's southern flank The longer runway at Khmeimim airbase in Syria gives nuclear-capable bombers a place to land, and is one more move in Russia's plan to expand its capacities in new directions. Russia
Tensions flair at Homesh West Bank outpost following killing of Israeli Following the killing last week of Yehuda Dimentman, tensions are rising at the ruins of the Homesh West Bank outpost, demolished in the 2005 Gaza disengagement. Israel
South Sudan angles for Egyptian tourism with first five-star hotel Egypt's many tourism projects in the country include building South Sudan's first five-star hotel. Egypt
Israel plans to double Golan Heights population Relocating its weekly meeting to the Golan Heights Kibbutz Mevo Hama, the government approved a 1 billion-shekel plan for the development of the region. Israel
Iraq urged to 'starve’ those profiting from rising drug trade An apparent increase in drug trafficking into the country from both its eastern and western borders, with fallout from instability in Afghanistan and 'mafia' groups in Syria as well as use of illicit substances in Iraq, has raised concern. Iraq
Syrian jihadist group opens food market north of Idlib Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, which controls Idlib in northwestern Syria, is supporting development projects in various economic sectors. Syria
Syrian women and girls in Aleppo find new outlet in sports Many young women in Afrin, northern Aleppo, which is controlled by the Turkish-backed Free Syrian Army (FSA) are showing great interest in sports, as opposing social customs and traditions begin to fade. Syria
Egyptians carry on tradition of entrusting savings to gold Many Egyptians see gold as the safest investment option for their savings, especially in times of economic uncertainty. Egypt
The lost history of Gaza's Jewish quarter A look into the history of a neighborhood in Gaza City that was once home to a Jewish population Palestine
