Egyptians remain leery of female wedding officiants Despite progress on gender equality, seeing a woman officiating a wedding is still an odd sight for most Egyptians. Culture
F-35 stealth fighter jets intercepted Iranian drones last year, Israel reveals Israel estimates that Iran operates drones from its territory and also from other countries. Israel
Iranian negotiator back in Vienna for 'final days' of talks Iran’s lead negotiator made a brief trip to Tehran to consult before returning to Vienna. Iran
Beirut artists interpret experience of nonconformance in Middle East A comic book artist and a photographer/editor speak of the queer community in Lebanon, and how it has changed over time. Lebanon
Bennett's shuttle diplomacy impresses few in Israel So far, Prime Minister Naftali Bennett's meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin and his phone calls with world leaders over the Ukraine crisis are not improving his standing at home. Israel
Ancient administrative center discovered in Egypt’s Kom Ombo The archaeological discovery included a military fortification used by the British occupation to hold off Sudan’s Mahdist revolution. Egypt
Jerusalem churches fight new settlement plan Church heads and officials in Jerusalem are fighting an Israeli plan to expand a national park on the Mount of Olives in east Jerusalem, where dozens of churches and Christian sites are located. Palestine
Israeli startup to 3D print salmon The Jerusalem-based investment platform OurCrowd held an event on 3D printing, featuring several Israeli companies as well as popular Arab-Israeli vlogger Nas Daily. Israel