Child kidnappings haunt civilians in Syria’s Daraa Civilians in Syria’s southern province of Daraa are living in constant fear amid increasing cases of kidnappings. Syria
Gaza women study self-defense against domestic violence Faten al-Naqla, a Gaza-based kung fu instructor, took it upon herself to train women in self-defense amid the rise of women’s deaths at the hands of their husbands. Palestine
Palestinians in Ukraine fear another exodus Palestinians residing in Ukraine, most of whom have taken refuge in the country to escape the Israeli wars, may have to emigrate again due to the Russian invasion. Palestine
Assassination attempt on Islamic Jihad leader escalates tensions with Palestinian Authority Islamic Jihad leader in the West Bank Khader Adnan was subjected to an assassination attempt in Nablus, raising speculation about the possible role of the Palestinian Authority’s security forces. Palestine
Ukrainians in Egypt share dreadful moments of Russian invasion Ukrainians in Egypt are doing what they can to help or support their families back in Ukraine. Egypt
Tutankhamun’s meteorite dagger was likely gift from ancient Anatolia New chemical analysis of the artifact has narrowed down the source meteorite of the blade, its manufacture and provenance. Culture
Turkey’s inflation hits 54.4% as Ukraine crisis threatens fresh blows Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is producing fresh headwinds for Turkey’s economy, including further inflationary pressure and looming blows to the country’s tourism sector, a vital source of hard currency revenues. Turkey
Iraqi federal court accused of politicization Iraq's federal court is under scrutiny for seemingly politically influenced decisions on sensitive cases. Iraq
Analysis Israeli president reassures Cyprus over alliance Israeli President Isaac Herzog traveled yesterday to Nicosia, trying to reassure his hosts that recent rapprochement with Ankara won’t come at the expense of the Israeli-Cypriot-Greek alliance. By Rina Bassist In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs
Egyptians abandon gold gifts as prices soar Egyptians getting married have to cast gold gifts aside because of rising prices, but this appears to be a blessing for imitation gold traders. Culture
Iran accuses Lindsey Graham of calling for assassination of Iranian scientists The Republican lawmaker told reporters in Jerusalem last month that he would “expect more accidents” to befall Iranian scientists in an apparent reference to alleged Israeli assassinations of the country’s nuclear scientists. Iran
Syria’s Cham Wings Airlines begins flights to Bahrain Cham Wings was sanctioned by the US government for allegedly helping the Syrian government in the civil war. By Adam Lucente In New York City, reporting on regional news, militancy, climate change
Analysis The Takeaway: Ukraine war looms over Iran nuclear talks, energy markets More on the Ukraine War from Israel, Russia, Lebanon and Gaza; Nile Dam crisis escalates … all in less than 1,100 words. By Andrew Parasiliti , Elizabeth Hagedorn , Joe Snell
