Egypt to have eight months of wheat reserves, says minister The Russian invasion of Ukraine is threatening wheat supplies across the Middle East. By Al-Monitor Staff
Iran negotiator returns home amid uncertainties in Vienna talks Hope seems to be fading in Iran for an agreement on restoring the 2015 nuclear deal with world powers after Russia sought separate sanctions relief guarantees in its own favor. Iran
Can Turkey benefit from Europe’s quest to reduce Russian gas? Europe’s efforts to phase down gas imports from Russia might place Turkey at the center of routes for alternative supplies from Azerbaijan and Israel. Turkey
On International Women's Day, Turks march in solidarity with Ukrainians Women gathered in Istanbul and other cities for the Feminist Night Walk despite bans and demonstrators taken into custody, calling for the reinstatement of the landmark UN accord on violence against women. Turkey
Biden bans Russian oil imports as Iran talks hit snag The embargo on Russian energy supplies comes as negotiators in Vienna appear close to striking a deal that would ease sanctions on Iran’s oil sector. Iran
Fourth offshore drilling ship for Turkey en route from South Korea The advanced vessel will join Turkey’s three others in conducting energy exploration in the Mediterranean and Black seas. Turkey
Despite government efforts, corruption still threatens Iraqis Efforts to crack down on corruption in Iraq have resulted in improvement but much remains to be done, especially among forces tasked with protecting the population. By Shelly Kittleson In Baghdad, reporting on Iraqi politics
Israeli PM offers rare, uncertain diplomatic channel for Putin, Zelenskyy Prime Minister Naftali Bennett's delegation found Russian President Vladimir Putin focused and determined, and neither delusional nor out of control. Israel
Ukraine war shakes up Turkey's ties with both Russia and NATO Ankara has adopted a dual approach on the Ukraine crisis through moves both pleasing its NATO allies and positioning Turkey as a lifeline for Russia amid crippling Western sanctions on the country. Turkey
