Archives for January, 2023

Erdogan picks historically charged date of May 14 for Turkey’s crucial election

Turkey’s president indicates elections will be held on May 14, a symbolic date in the country's multiparty democracy and a month earlier than expected.

Turkey

Israel top court orders Netanyahu to remove key minister

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UAE hosts Gulf leaders including Qatar's along with Egypt, Jordan

Egypt and Jordan are increasingly looking to the United Arab Emirates and other Gulf states for development and economic support.

Gulf

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European Parliament slaps sanctions on Iran's IRGC

The European Parliament adopted a resolution calling on the European Union to blacklist Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and to sanction the Iranian leadership.

Why Tunisian InstaDeep’s $682m exit may not mark Maghreb's turning point

While mega exits have historically upturned ecosystems across the world, Tunisia and the Maghreb region contain hurdles that make such shifts less likely.

North Africa

Erdogan sets stage for May 14 Turkish election

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Former Iran president's son freed after seven years

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At Davos, Saudi Arabia says curbing oil dependency a priority

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Analysis

Who is Ronen Levy, Shin Bet’s shadow man and Israel’s new foreign ministry chief?

Ronen Levy, previously known only as "Maoz," is emerging from his career as a shadowing intelligence figure and conduit to Arab leaders, to become director general of Israel's Foreign Ministry.

By Mazal Mualem

In Tel Aviv, reporting on politics

Film on Israel's 1948 war shows Palestinian agony: director

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Out of Nile, into tile: Young Egyptians battle plastic plague

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Pressure on Biden mounts with Namazi hunger strike in Iran

As Siamak Namazi, a US citizen, starts a week-long hunger strike to protest his seven-year detention, Iran said his release is possible if the United States shows the "political will" to reach a deal.

Iran

UAE and Qatar manage shifting policies, fluid alliances in Libya

Gulf

Turkey's intel chief visits Libya following trip by CIA head

Turkey’s intelligence chief Hakan Fidan paid a visit to Libya only days after his American counterpart, William Burns, traveled to the conflict-torn country.

Turkey

Saudi Arabia launches investment fund for sports, entertainment events

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s aggressive modernization plans have been criticized for being overly ambitious.

Gulf

European investigators quiz Lebanese over central bank chief

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