Tourism up 128% in Turkey with travelers from Germany, Russia Turkey's foreign visitors are up despite concern that the Russian invasion of Ukraine would hurt its tourism industry this year. Turkey
Iraq's prime minister attends Arab summit in Egypt’s New Alamein Leaders of Iraq, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Jordan and Bahrain met today in Egypt's New Alamein city to discuss regional security and cooperation. Iraq
UAE non-oil trade increases as Gulf state seeks reduced oil dependence The news follows trade agreements the Gulf state made with Israel and India. United Arab Emirates
Turkey’s 'covert' interest payments on course to exceed regular ones The cost of state safeguards in a deposit scheme meant to curb dollarization in Turkey has ballooned to alarming levels as the Turkish lira continues to tumble. Turkey
Turkey hopes to extend mediation role in Ukraine war after grain deal success Defense Minister Hulusi Akar has said the agreement to ship Ukrainian foodstuffs could be a stepping stone toward peace. Turkey
PA deters Palestinians from using Israel's Ramon Airport The Palestinian Minister of Transport and Communications confirmed the imposition of measures and penalties against travelers through Israel's Ramon Airport. Palestine
New Trend Report: How the global food crisis will impact the Middle East Read our inaugural report now with a free trial to see what you're missing. By Al-Monitor Staff
EU's Borrell says Iran's response to nuclear text 'reasonable' EU High Representative Josep Borrell said he hoped the American response would "put an end to the negotiations." Iran
Israel raises interest rates The Bank of Israel's latest hike to battle inflation was the biggest in 20 years. Israel
Iran’s president denies making concessions in nuclear talks As the world waits to hear the results of the nuclear talks, Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi has denied that his country made any major concessions. Iran
Turkey signals new rules of engagement to Syrian Kurds, Damascus Turkish strikes on Syrian government troops and overt Kurdish attacks on targets inside Turkey signal that both sides are changing the rules of the game as Ankara eyes normalization with Damascus. Turkey
