Russia war forces Iran to relocate Kyiv embassy Iranian authorities face anger at home over their failure to promptly evacuate nationals caught up in the Russian war on Ukraine. Iran
Emirati and Turkish businesspeople discuss bilateral trade, investment The meeting between the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Turkey’s ULUSKON business federation occurred in the context of rapprochement between the United Arab Emirates and Turkey. Turkey
Turkey, Netherlands patch up relations amid Ukraine crisis Arriving for a top-level visit in Ankara after years of tense relations, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte says he would like Turkey to join sanctions against Russia but understands Ankara’s unique position. Turkey
Bennett meets with Egyptian, Emirati leaders on Iran, regional alliances In his meetings yesterday and today in Sharm el-Sheikh with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Emirati Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed, Prime Minister Naftali Bennett continued his efforts to establish a regional alliance against Iran and a new nuclear deal. Israel
Nowruz not what it used to be for Afrin’s Kurds Kurds in Syria have been celebrating Nowruz in secrecy for the past years, under the Assad regime and now under the control of the Turkish-backed rebels. Syria
Jenin becomes hub of resistance to Israeli policies in West Bank Israel targets Palestnian armed groups and fears resistance could spread to other cities in the West Bank. Palestine
Ukrainian, Russian contestants navigate Egyptian beauty pageant While Miss Eco International in Cairo is designed to promote tourism, the Russian and Ukrainian contestants reportedly exchanged thoughts on the war. Egypt
Egypt seeks to contain price hikes caused by Ukraine crisis Egypt is dealing with soaring prices of bread and food products. Egypt
Egypt institutes price controls for bread Bread prices in Egypt have increased considerably since the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Egypt receives the majority of its wheat from the two Eastern European countries. Egypt
Democratic lawmakers urge Blinken to press Israel on demolition plans Fifty members of Congress called attention to the looming displacement of 38 families and the potential demolition of their homes in the Palestinian village of al-Walaja. Israel
Saudi’s future city, NEOM, launches renewable energy project Saudi Arabia has grand plans for the city, but the endeavor’s land use and sustainability plans have faced pushback. Saudi Arabia
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