Analysis Ahead of Biden Mideast trip, Iran nuclear deal looms large US president to blend diplomacy and deterrence in approach to Iran, region. By Week in Review
Russia vetoes UN measure renewing aid to northwest Syria "People will die because of this vote," US Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield said of the Security Council's failure to reauthorize the cross-border mechanism. Syria
Turkey looks to import gas from Turkmenistan, test exports to Bulgaria Turkey and Turkmenistan are working on a gas deal that will likely extend to Europe in a bid to reduce Western dependency on Russian gas. Turkey
Passenger traffic increases in Beirut airport The Lebanese government is banking on Lebanese abroad to visit the country and spend money amid the continued economic crisis. Lebanon
Palestinian rivals Abbas, Haniyeh shake hands in Algeria Algeria's president managed to bring together Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh for the first time in 6 years, but divisions between the two rival factions they represent may be too deep at this point. Palestine
Mummy paints picture of stroke treatment in ancient Egypt A recent scientific study registered the oldest case of an ischemic stroke discovered in an Egyptian mummy. Egypt
Lapid makes campaign calculations as Biden's visit to Israel approaches Just four months ahead of general elections in Israel, US President Joe Biden's visit is sure to have an affect on Prime Minister Yair Lapid's campaign. Israel
Opposition skeptical of concession by Sudan military leader The country’s military leader proposed a change in the structures created after the coup, but his plans have been widely rejected as it maintains the army’s power and privileges. North Africa
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