Women in north Syria collect wild plants, medicinal herbs to sell Women in northern Syria, especially those who became the sole breadwinners for their children after losing their husbands during the war, are collecting wild plants and medicinal herbs to make ends meet. Syria
Hamas arrests university president in Gaza, provoking outrage from Palestinians The arrest of Salem al-Sabah, head of the University of Palestine in the Gaza Strip, sparked widespread condemnation among academics. Palestine
Egypt restores 70-year-old train of King Farouk Egypt restored an old train dating back to the era of King Farouk after it was worn out due to being stored in a maintenance workshop. Egypt
Egypt announces Kharga as first green city ahead of COP27 summit Egypt, which is hosting the COP27 climate summit in Sharm El-Sheikh in November, is seeking to attract more tourists by marketing eco-tourism. Egypt
Egypt's Sisi, Arab leaders coordinate positions ahead of Biden visit Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has been meeting with several Arab leaders in the lead-up to US President Joe Biden’s visit to the Middle East slated for mid-July. Egypt
Egypt looks to Somalia for more influence in Red Sea, Nile dam dispute Egypt Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly attended the inauguration of new Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mahmoud, who faces a wide array of challenges. Egypt
Why IRGC issue won’t go away Even if the US terrorist designation is not lifted, and there is agreement on the JCPOA, the IRGC will still be the power broker of Iranian domestic politics. Iran
The Takeaway: US, Israel to show united front on Iran during Biden visit Netanyahu sees path back to power; Israel's Arab parties split on government collapse; Turkey still not giving in on Sweden, Finland NATO bids; US, Iran mixed messages on nuclear talks; Egypt skeptical of Ethiopia call for renewed GERD talks; and more. Israel
Is this Turkish anti-immigrant party helping Erdogan? Critics argue that anti-immigrant Victory Party’s leader Umit Ozdag’s opposition has benefited President Recep Tayyip Erdogan so far. Turkey
Erdogan, MBS embrace "new era” for Turkish-Saudi ties in Ankara Saudi prince's state visit represents economic and regional necessities for Turkey, even as the murder of Jamal Khashoggi in Saudi Arabia's Istanbul consulate remains unresolved. Turkey
Analysis UN: Majority of Syrian refugees don't plan to go home within year Most Syrian refugees in the Middle East do not plan to return to Syria in the near future. By Adam Lucente In New York City, reporting on regional news, militancy, climate change
Iraq targets desert 'wali' and braces for impact of possible conflict Counterterrorism operations in Iraq’s western desert have resulted in the killing of an Islamic State leader as regional tensions rise across the border ahead of a likely Turkish military operation in northern Syria. Iraq
