Pakistan boosts Iran border security, maintains balance with Riyadh Following several terrorist attacks along the Pakistan-Iran border, both countries are discussing security measures, while Pakistan tries to maintain its relations with both Iran and Saudi Arabia. Iran
Turkey evacuates citizens from Kyiv Turkey has begun to evacuate Turkish citizens stranded in Kyiv as Ankara's political opposition slams the government for failing to act sooner. Turkey
Rights group adds lobbying help to spotlight Egypt, Saudi abuses Political prisoner advocacy group Freedom Initiative is deploying Washington lobbyists to amplify its message on the Hill. United States
Analysis Ultra-Orthodox kosher certification body becomes commercial giant The extreme ultra-Orthodox Badatz kosher certification has become a giant commercial body much courted by big food-production companies. By Israel Hershkovitz
Analysis Israel reluctantly condemns Russia over Ukraine Pressured by the West, Foreign Minister Yair Lapid has issued a first public condemnation of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
New Sudanese press union takes shape Sudanese journalism bodies have signed a draft charter to establish a new union in a win for post-coup press freedom. Egypt
Sudan's military leaders well received in Moscow amid growing international isolation As the world's attention shifts to Russia’s escalation against Ukraine, a delegation of high-level Sudanese officials headed by the deputy leader of the country’s military-led ruling council held talks in Moscow. Egypt
Egyptian tourism sector braces for impact from Ukraine crisis The crisis between Russia and Ukraine has cast a shadow on tourism in Egypt, which relies heavily on beach visitors from the two nations. Egypt
Syrian jihadi group escalates campaign against foreign fighters in Idlib While some believe that Hayat Tahrir al-Sham is tightening the noose around foreign fighters in Idlib with the ultimate goal to expel them, others consider that it serves the interest of civilians in the city of Idlib. Syria
Egyptian researchers find ancient fossils of snakes, legless lizards An Egyptian team has discovered rare Squamata fossils that offer a glimpse into animal migrations in ancient times. Culture
Idlib weighs cashless economy to address hardship A research and studies department in a local investment company affiliated with Hayat Tahrir al-Sham in Idlib suggested turning Idlib into a cashless society, as a solution to price increases and inflation. Syria
