Iran's foreign minister checks in with Ankara as Turkey courts Tehran's foes Iran's foreign minister is meeting Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara today. Turkey
Ankara forces companies to sell hard currency as circle tightens The Turkish government’s latest loan restriction may help the embattled lira recover to some extent, but not without the risk of damaging side effects. Turkey
Iran says nuclear talks to resume within days On the heels of EU foreign policy chief Joseph Borrell’s visit to Iran, the spokesperson for Iran’s Foreign Ministry said that Iran expects the negotiations to resume shortly. Iran
Iraqi premier advances regional dialogue in Riyadh, Baghdad Iran and Saudi Arabia appear ready to resume diplomatic talks following Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi's shuttle diplomacy. Iraq
Negev Summit steering committee hatches plans in Bahrain After Israel’s Foreign Minister Yair Lapid brought together counterparts from Israel, the United States, the Emirates, Bahrain, Morocco and Egypt last March, senior officials meet in Bahrain to lay more concrete plans. Israel
Free Syrian Army defends areas of influence against IS, HTS cells The internal fighting among FSA factions and the ambitions of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham to expand its control in the northwest of Syria did not prevent the Turkish-backed FSA factions from continuing their security operations to crack down on Islamic State cells in the countryside of Aleppo. Syria
Syria-Bahrain ties continue to develop with bilateral talks, arrival of ambassador Bahrain, like its ally the United Arab Emirates, is working to reestablish good ties with Syria. Syria
Egyptian trade delegation visits Israel for first time in decade Economic ties between Egypt and Israel seem to be on the right path amid growing cooperation in various fields. Egypt
Outrageous prices keep Lebanese from swimming Many Lebanese have been complaining about high entrance fees to swimming pools and water resorts amid low salaries due to the local currency depreciation. Lebanon
Golfers eager to play for Saudi-funded LIV Golf despite human rights concerns US golf media has been critical of LIV Golf, which is backed by Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund. But for many golfers — especially lesser-known ones — the league offers unparalleled financial opportunities. Gulf
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