UAE to help Germany reduce dependence on Russian gas Qatar is also reportedly close to supplying the European country with natural gas amid the Ukraine war. United Arab Emirates
Are Turkish drones complicating disputes in Central Asia? Kyrgyzstan’s use of Turkish drones in a border dispute with Tajikistan leaves Turkey in a tight spot on how to balance its ties in Central Asia, a region where it has long sought to expand its influence. Turkey
Third alliance enters the fray ahead of Turkish elections The leftist Labor and Freedom Alliance pledges to undo injustice but could risk a split in the opposition vote. Turkey
Turkey protests US, Greece over ‘violating non-military status’ of Aegean Greek islands Eastern Mediterranean conflict is steadily turning into a fresh strain in already-troubled US-Turkey ties, as Erdogan lashes out at Washington and Athens over the military buildup in the Dodecanese islands. Turkey
Iran says it will prosecute those who encourage protests In an attempt to quell widespread protests, Iran is now warning that those who encourage protests will be held liable. Iran
UN envoy welcomes climate spotlight on Egypt, Africa "Africa is bringing solutions," said Mahmoud Mohieldin, the UN Climate Change High Level Champion for Egypt, in an exclusive interview with Al-Monitor. Egypt
Iraqi parliament speaker resigns Iraqi parliament speaker Mohammed al-Halbusi resigned from his post but is expected to be re-elected. Iraq
Egyptian households turn to credit as inflation bites In the past, locals used to buy only durables in installments. Today, breadwinners buy clothes, schoolbooks, stationery and groceries on credit. Egypt
Saudi Arabia’s industrial sector can expect boost into 2023 The Saudi Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources reports that the kingdom has been accelerating its economic diversification efforts. By Ali Metwally
Lebanese depositors irate over closed banks Banks in Lebanon have been shut down for nearly a week amid fears of a bank run. Lebanon
Al-Bab residents demand houses back from Turkish-backed forces in Syria Demonstrations were organized against the Turkey-backed Free Syrian Army in the city of al-Bab, during which protesters demanded that the factions return their houses and farms that had been seized after the FSA took control of the city in 2017. Syria
