Four US soldiers injured by rocket attack in Syria The barrage suggests Iran's proxies will continue to harass US forces in the region, whether or not the sides return to the 2015 nuclear deal. Syria
Explainer: Why Geico dropped pro-Palestine activist Linda Sarsour as 'diversity speaker' Linda Sarsour’s harsh criticisms of Israel have been deemed anti-Semitic by numerous Jewish organizations in the United States, though she denies holding hateful views and has significant support among some progressives. By Adam Lucente In New York City, reporting on regional news, militancy, climate change
US welcomes Yemen's leadership shakeup as president cedes power The exiled President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi's transfer of power to a newly formed presidential council comes days after a nationwide cease-fire took hold in Yemen. Yemen
Debate on Iranian women’s access to soccer games flares up again After 2,000 ticket-holding Iranian women were blocked from attending a soccer game in the city of Mashhad, gender inequality in Iran is back in the spotlight. Iran
Iran hard-line press says Tehran will release US prisoners for unfrozen assets The US State Department has denied reports from three hard-line outlets that billions of dollars in Iranian funds are to be unblocked in exchange for Tehran releasing three imprisoned Iranian-Americans. Iran
Dubai regulator announces increased protection for whistleblowers The UAE is working to increase its financial transparency after being linked to sanctions evasion and the flow of dark money. United Arab Emirates
Free trade agreement opens new horizons for Israel, UAE The economy and trade ministers of Israel and the United Arab Emirates concluded last week negotiations on a ground-breaking agreement for a free trade zone, the first of its kind Israel has ever reached with an Arab country. Israel
Drifting sea mines bring Ukraine war to Turkey’s Bosporus Strait At least three mines thought to have crossed the Black Sea have been spotted around the north mouth of one of the world’s busiest maritime channels. Turkey
Israel's tech future lies with Arab entrepreneurs An increasing number of Israeli Arabs are taking the bold step of launching their own startup companies. Israel
