Turkey’s belly dancers can't shake government TV censors Gone are the days where belly dancers appeared on Turkish TVs as part of the country's New Year's Eve celebrations. Turkey
Iran rejects UK, GCC statement on nuclear talks Iran's foreign ministry spokesman criticized Western countries for destabilizing the Gulf region in response to the UK-GCC statement about regional security. Iran
UN slashes food aid to Yemen amid funding crunch Starting in January, eight million Yemenis will receive a reduced food ration from the UN's World Food Program. News Brief
US national security adviser meets with Bennett, Lapid, Gantz in Israel Facing growing pressure from Jerusalem on the Vienna talks, US national security adviser Jake Sullivan met yesterday in Israel with President Isaac Herzog and today with Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, Foreign Minister Yair Lapid and Defense Minister Benny Gantz. Israel
Libya's election commission calls for month postponement Libya's parliament said it would be "impossible" to hold elections as planned on Dec. 24. News Brief
The Takeaway: Israel fears Iran strike could ignite war with Hezbollah Erdogan’s rescue plan for the lira, Turkey’s Africa drone market, Lebanon’s homeless cats and dogs, Gaza’s racism, Gulf stock markets and more — in less than 1,300 words! Israel
Palestinian killed by Israeli forces after alleged car attack There have been several violent incidents between Israelis and Palestinians in Jerusalem and the West Bank in recent weeks. News Brief
Tunisian president to change constitution, organize early legislative elections Tunisian President Kais Saied announced yet another set of measures for holding a referendum on constitutional reforms and parliamentary elections. North Africa
After Pegasus affair, Israeli tech companies fear US blacklisting It is still too early to tell if the Pegasus affair and US blacklisting of some cyberattack companies will harm the Israeli industry or actually boost global demands for such products. Israel
Gaza’s Christians light Christmas tree Gaza's tiny Christian community celebrates Christmas in a giant way. Palestine
Arab Knesset member shocks crowd, says Israel 'born Jewish' Ra’am leader Mansour Abbas made big waves when he said that Israel was and will remain a Jewish state. Israel
Erdogan’s new economic plan no remedy for lost purchasing power Even as Ankara rolls out a new scheme to contain the country’s currency crisis, the severe losses of millions of low-and middle-income Turks appears irreversible. Turkey
Egypt supports Cyprus against Turkey Egypt has criticized Turkey’s plan for a two-state peace deal on ethnically divided Cyprus. Egypt
Syrian jihadi group sees wave of defections in Idlib Schisms within Hayat Tahrir al-Sham are widening as its leader shifts to convey a moderate image and eliminate more radical rival groups. Syria
Israel to offer fourth COVID-19 booster dose Israel was one of the first countries in the world to begin offering booster doses to vaccinated individuals. News Brief
UAE top destination for tourists from India The UAE is looking to enhance its trade ties with India and recently sent a delegation to the country. News Brief
