Russian invasion of Ukraine slams Turkey’s transportation industry Traffic at the Turkish border crossings have come to a grinding halt after trucks en route to Russia, Belarus and Central Asia diverted routes to Turkey and Georgia following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Turkey
Hamas weighs restraint, escalation with Israel as violence intensifies The Israeli air force bombed Gaza in response to rocket fire, the worst violence in a year, as confrontations continue in Jerusalem. Palestine
Iran parliament speaker in hot water over family's trip to Turkey Under tightening livelihood strains and constantly being told to pursue modesty and exercise austerity, the Iranian public saw the trip as a sign of brazen hypocrisy among some senior officials whose private lives are characterized by extravagance. Iran
Oman on cusp of introducing personal income tax Income tax is now in the pipeline in Oman, and other nations in the Gulf, one of the world’s largest bastions of tax-free wages, are watching with interest. Gulf
Nonproliferation experts push for Iran deal resurrection as talks stall Dozens of nonproliferation experts and former officials have warned that failure to bring Iran back into compliance with the landmark accord would be "misguided, irresponsible, and dangerous." Iran
Saudi Arabia sends $50 million to Jordan for budget as economy falters The Jordanian government is working to close tax loopholes and increase its revenue collection amid its economic struggle. Jordan
In policy shift, Israel will send Ukraine defensive equipment After unsuccessful attempts at mediation between Russia and Ukraine, Jerusalem tilts toward Kyiv. Israel
Turkey steps up Black Sea naval activity as war rages in Ukraine Turkey is extending its grip in the Black Sea, sending drilling ships and carrying out war games. Turkey
German bank to fund Aswan Dam, construction of solar plant in Egypt The Aswan Dam provides half of Egypt’s power supply. Egypt is also working to increase its use of solar power. Egypt
Israel faces diplomatic blitz over Temple Mount clashes With all the efforts invested by the Bennett government to rehabilitate ties with Jordan, Jerusalem was surprised over the tone deployed by Amman over the Temple Mount clashes. Israel
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