Turkey’s Kavala conviction earns sharp rebuke from US The State Department expressed concern over Turkey's "continued judicial harassment" after a court in Istanbul sentenced philanthropist Osman Kavala to life in prison. Turkey
Military minds gather in Israel as war in Ukraine resets strategies As it closely follows the changing battlefield in Ukraine, Israel will soon need to take a definitive stance on the Russian invasion. Israel
Beirut blast families fight to keep ruined silos up until justice served Families of the victims and activists say the Lebanese government is in an undue hurry to bring down a massive symbol of the 2020 Beirut port explosion and the negligence behind it. Lebanon
Egypt to restore historic synagogue The Egyptian government announced the launch of restoration works at the Ben Ezra Synagogue in Old Cairo, as part of efforts to revive Jewish heritage and attract more tourists to the country. Egypt
Egyptian archaeologists unearth ancient pottery workshop in Alexandria Archaeologists in Egypt discover coins dating back to the Ptolemaic era, a cemetery and a workshop for the manufacture of pottery vessels in Alexandria. Egypt
Hamas gains popularity in Jerusalem amid ongoing violence Hamas’ popularity has increased during the recent escalation of violence in Jerusalem, in addition to its role as a political player in the region. Palestine
Turkish court jails philanthropist Osman Kavala for life in widely condemned trial After more than four years behind bars, Osman Kavala was sentenced in a case that rights groups and the opposition call a travesty of justice. Turkey
Dubai-based transportation startup Swvl acquires Turkey’s Volt Lines Swvl has recently bought other firms in Europe and Latin America and has received funds to help advance the transportation safety of women in Egypt. United Arab Emirates
Rockets launched at Israel from Lebanon, Gaza One rocket was fired from Lebanon yesterday and two rockets were fired at Israel from the Gaza Strip Friday night. Israel
Iran says nuclear talks not suspended Though progress has been halted for weeks, Iran says the talks with the United States have not been suspended. Iran
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