Intel acquires Israeli tech firm The Silicon Valley tech giant has a large presence in Israel, and has acquired several Israeli companies in recent years. By Al-Monitor Staff
Optimism in Iran as nuclear talks inch closer to 'last station' Iranian negotiators appear to expect an imminent conclusion to the talks on reviving the nuclear deal. Iran
Turkish opposition forms plan to oust Erdogan, restore parliament's power At a weekend summit, six party heads charted a path to ending the executive presidential system that critics say has eroded the country’s democratic institutions. Turkey
Israel’s Bennett meets with Bahraini king On his first official visit to Bahrain, Israel’s Prime Minister Naftali Bennett met Bahran's king, crown prince and prime minister at the royal palace in Manama. Israel
Israeli ultra-Orthodox fret over Russia-Ukraine conflict For the ultra-Orthodox community in Israel, which considers Ukraine as a sort of a homeland, the possibility of a Russian invasion is taken personally. Israel
Israeli leadership caught between US, Russia over Ukraine Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and Foreign Minister Yair Lapid walk a fine line to avoid angering Russian President Vladimir Putin while not turning their backs on the United States and Ukraine. Israel
Killing of woman by Syrian jihadi group sparks protests in camps Hayat Tahrir al-Sham shot a woman in the head for smuggling fuel from the opposition areas into Idlib, prompting protests and clashes in the camps for the displaced. Syria
Women in northwest Syria take on physically demanding jobs Many women in displaced camps in northwest Syria have been forced to find jobs, often difficult and physical ones, due to the deteriorating security conditions and the absence of the family’s breadwinner. Syria
How diamonds became Syrians' best friends Syrians have been buying diamonds instead as the global prices of gold continue to increase. Syria
Israel’s Bennett in Bahrain to warn against Iran During a first, historic visit, Prime Minister Naftali Bennett emphasizes that Israel and Bahrain share similar interests in constructing regional cooperation and in battling against Iran. Israel
Emirati budget airline Air Arabia reports record profits after loss in 2020 The Sharjah-based carrier said profits went up due to relaxed coronavirus-related restrictions. By Al-Monitor Staff
Direct Iran-Venezuela flights to begin next month A Venezuelan official said the South American country wants to attract Iranian tourists. By Al-Monitor Staff
Erdogan on UAE visit to end isolation, secure funding The Turkish president seeks to bolster Turkey's ties to the Arab world. Turkey
