Family of American missing in Syria feels 'left behind' by White House The family of Majd Kamalmaz, a US citizen who disappeared in Syria in 2017, question whether President Joe Biden is prioritizing his case. Syria
Will the FIFA World Cup help bridge Iran-US gaps? The US men's national soccer team is in the most politically charged group along with Iran and possibly Ukraine, among other teams. Iran
Etihad tests out environmentally friendly flights The airline said that sustainable aviation fuel will be needed to make planes pollute significantly less, but the technology is not ready for mass use. United Arab Emirates
Israeli government rocked by bereaved parents' protests Prime Minister Naftali Bennett knew that bereaved parents would protest against him on Memorial Day and chose to remain silent, respecting their pain. Israel
Abu Dhabi firm to create new shipping terminals, cruise lines for Egypt Egypt is seeking to increase revenues from its ports as the economy struggles. Egypt
Independence Day terror attack could force Israel to act in Gaza The especially gruesome terror attack on Independence Day in which assailants attacked passers-by with axes might force Prime Minister Naftali Bennett to end Israel’s restraint in the Gaza Strip. Israel
Syrian opposition wary of Erdogan’s plan to return 1 million refugees Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan declared that his country is preparing to return 1 million Syrian refugees to the northern Syria areas controlled by the Turkish-backed opposition, but he fell short of announcing the mechanism by which such numbers would return. Syria
Egyptian political opposition prepares for national dialogue with government There are several questions among Egypt’s political circles following the president’s call for a national dialogue with opposition forces. Egypt
Iraqi militia power plays bring back outcast Sunni leader Iran-linked parties in Iraq are playing on perceived and actual support for once-ostracized Sunni leaders to divide their political opponents despite inherent risks. Iraq
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