Expats to bring Lebanon relief in summer wave Lebanon expects more than 18,000 visitors during the first part of the summer season as tourism shows signs of rebounding. Lebanon
Egypt ready to help with Gaza Marine natural gas field Palestnian officials claim the project has been complicated by Israel, which controls the coastal waters off Gaza. Egypt
Syrian forces crack down on Islamic State in Syrian desert The Syrian government forces are waging a revenge war against the Islamic State in the Syrian desert amid escalating attacks. Syria
Israel draws closer to NATO Israel aspires to upgrade its relations with NATO beyond geography, offering technological innovation and intelligence-gathering capabilities as a basis for stronger ties. Israel
Nile dispute absent from first peace conference led by China to settle conflicts in Horn of Africa China avoided the controversial GERD dispute between Egypt, Sudan and Ethiopia during the first peace conference held in Addis Ababa to settle the disputes plaguing the Horn of Africa. Egypt
Pentagon 'fully supports' F-16 sale to Turkey The Biden administration publicly endorsed a plan to sell Turkey fresh fighter jets just a day after Ankara dropped its objection to Sweden and Finland joining NATO over ties to Kurdish groups. By Jared Szuba In Washington, DC, reporting on defense, national security, military
Prominent sheikh’s funeral exposes Turkey’s secular-religious divide The funeral of a prominent religious leader has showcased the growing influence of religious groups in Turkey. Turkey
Analysis The Takeaway: Turkey still has final say on Sweden, Finland NATO bids Israel awaits Biden message on Iran; Egypt gains Saudi and Arab League support on Nile Dam dispute; Egypt’s chicken showdown; Hamas seizes Israeli surveillance balloon. By Andrew Parasiliti , Elizabeth Hagedorn
No respite for Kurds as Turkey's security forces ramp up repression Musicians, newlyweds, journalists, and even restaurateurs are not immune to the Turkish government's repression of its Kurdish population. Turkey
Qatar partners with Meta on digital economy Gulf states are working to increase the size of their digital economies. Gulf
