Pentagon warns Turkey against renewed invasion of Syria A US defense official called for a political process to end Turkey's perpetual battles with Kurdish militants. Turkey
Why did Israeli singer Yuval Dayan refuse to shake Biden’s hand? The religious Jewish singer declined the US president's outstretched hand during his visit to Israel, but she did not mean to offend him. By Al-Monitor Staff
Tehran slams Sweden over 'political' verdict against ex-official Already holding two Swedish nationals on death row, Iran warned that the verdict by a Stockholm court could harm bilateral ties. Iran
Israeli crypto firm Celsius files for bankruptcy Cryptocurrencies have plummeted in value this year. Israel
Iraqi company to build solar-powered street lights The Iraqi government is making efforts to develop solar energy. The country suffers from widespread power cuts. Iraq
Israel, US, India, UAE hold virtual summit on food security, clean energy During US President Joe Biden's trip to Israel, the leaders the two countries met virtually with those of India and the United Arab Emirates to discuss food security and clean energy. Israel