Egypt’s mysterious pregnant mummy most likely died of cancer, scientists say X-ray analysis and CT images of the embalmed woman show signs of nasopharyngeal cancer, which researchers hope will now provide new clues to the evolution of this disease. Egypt
9/11 victims protest Saudi-funded LIV Golf event at Trump course LIV Golf, which is backed by Crown Prince Salman’s Public Investment Fund, is gaining serious momentum in the golf world. But victims of September 11 oppose the league due to the Saudi government’s alleged role in the attacks. Gulf
Israel sees nuclear deal with Iran as inevitable The working assumption according to which the Mossad is currently operating is that eventually the world powers will reach an agreement with Iran. Israel
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company to increase footprint in Egypt The oil firm’s move to buy half of TotalEnergies' stake in the country is the latest example of Emirati investment in Egypt. Egypt
Turkey raises inflation forecasts The Turkish lira is also again falling close to historically low levels against the US dollar. Turkey
Fragments of Israeli rightwing parties gamble on merging ahead of elections The broken Yamina party and the two-member Derech Eretz party are hoping that their merger will get them into the next Knesset. Israel
Turkey, Russia gas ties grow contentious amid Ukraine war Russian gas giant Gazprom’s sudden “maintenance" shutdown of a major pipeline carrying gas to Turkey coincided with the talks over Finland's and Sweden’s NATO membership bids. Turkey
Israel tightens ties with Uzbekistan The recently signed agreement over Uzbeki nursing staff traveling to Israel only highlights the rapid growth in economic, diplomatic and cultural relations between the two countries. Israel
Iran claims to arrest 'Mossad-linked terrorists' According to Tehran, five people have been arrested for planning attacks in Iran in cooperation with Israel's national intelligence service. Iran
UN urges Turkey to return to women's rights accord Special rapporteur Reem Alsalem has called on the Turkish government to reconsider last year’s decision to leave an UN agreement on combating abuse of women and girls. Turkey
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