Turkey’s Alevis to open their houses of worship to LGBTQ funerals Turkey’s major Alevi organizations announce they will open their houses of worship to LGBTQ individuals in support of equal funeral rights. Turkey
Analysis Erdogan’s high price for Sweden, Finland joining NATO The Turkish president senses an opportunity to finally settle scores regarding perceived previous slights by NATO powers. By Week in Review
British geologist faces severe punishment in Iraq for taking pottery shards The case has become politically charged as Iran-backed Shiite militias could exploit the situation to shape public opinion against the British government. Iraq
US drops 5 groups from foreign terror blacklist The Biden administration rescinded the foreign terrorist organization designations of the Gaza-based Mujahidin Shura Council in the Environs of Jerusalem, Jewish extremist group Kahane Chai and Egyptian militant group Gama’a al-Islamiyya. Israel
Qatar seeks to export natural gas to Germany by 2024 Germany wants Qatari gas as an alternative to Russia’s due to the invasion of Ukraine. Gulf
Kurdistan Regional Government to establish new tourism directorates Tourist visits are increasing each year to the autonomous part of northern Iraq, an area that offers many natural, cultural and religious attractions. Iraq
UAE-Turkey reconciliation continues with trade agreement The move follows a currency swap agreement between the two countries and the Turkish president's visit to the UAE. Turkey
Israel high-tech sector looks to Ukraine, Arab world to address labor shortage With a manpower shortage that keeps growing, Israeli high-tech companies are going to great lengths to recruit a quality workforce. Israel
Bee populations plummet in Gaza Gaza is watching its bee populations plummet and accuses Israel for irresponsible or even malicious use of insecticides. Palestine
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