Drones shot down in Baghdad on Soleimani death anniversary The thwarted attack came on the second anniversary of the killing of Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani. Iraq
Iran commemorates anniversary of Soleimani’s death Iranians marked the two-year anniversary of the death of former Quds Force commander Qasem Soleimani, vowing to "exact revenge." Iran
Iran not ready to recognize Taliban government Shiite-dominated Iran has called for Afghanistan's new Sunni leaders to form a government that reflects the country's ethnic diversity. Iran
Kuwait urges citizens to return from Europe due to omicron Several Middle Eastern states have instituted travel restrictions for Europe and Africa due to rising cases of the COVID-19 variant. News Brief
Sudan’s PM resigns: How we got here, what comes next Abdalla Hamdok's resignation is the latest blow to Sudan's transition to democracy since the Oct. 25, 2021, military coup. Sudan
Turkey's Erdogan says he'll visit Saudi Arabia in February Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's planned visit to Saudi Arabia comes as Ankara seeks to mend ties with several Gulf countries. Saudi Arabia
Turkish inflation hits highest level under Erdogan's rule Turkey’s consumer inflation is bound to increase further in the coming months after reaching 36% in 2021, with even bigger numbers recorded in the producer sector. Turkey
Sinai tribes participate in military action against jihadi organizations Over the past few days, the Sinai Tribes Union has issued statements on confrontations between tribesmen and members of the IS-affiliated Sinai Province organization. Egypt
Iran’s support for Taliban pays off, but border remains problematic Exports from Iran to Afghanistan are increasing as border clashes and the smuggling of both people and drugs fosters instability. Iraq
Rockets fired from Gaza After several weeks of relative quiet, Israel now suspects that Hamas, Islamic Jihad, or both are trying to escalate pressure on Israel and on Egypt. Israel
Environmentalists oppose Israeli plan to double Golan Heights population Nature protection groups are opposing the recent plan by the government to build more villages and add to the population on the Golan Heights. Israel
Druze singer from Golan won't rep Israel at Eurovision The story of Druze singer Gaida Abu Awad is one of identity challenges in the Golan Heights. Israel
Egypt aims to localize car industry with Emirati support Egypt is trying its best to deliver its plan to localize the automobile industry, as it cooperates with Abu Dhabi to produce and manufacture a specific car in Egyptian factories to meet the needs of the Egyptian local market on the one hand and export it to African countries on the other. Egypt
Syrian women open laurel soap making workshop in Idlib 20 women making soap in Idlib hope to expand their factory and increase their production in a bid to improve the living conditions of their families, which they provide for after losing their husbands in the Syrian war. Culture
Kurdish Gazan families interwoven in Palestine’s national fabric Kurds came to Palestine for several purposes over the centuries. They then continued to flock for trade and work in the Ottoman and Mamluk eras, when they merged and built archeological sites in Palestine. Palestine
Artist's retirement prompts debate in Egypt: is singing allowed or against religion? Jordanian artist Adham Nabulsi has retired from singing so he can “worship God and obey his commands,” sparking controversy over whether or not singing and acting are considered haram. Egypt
