Egypt's pound plunges to historic low with IMF deal Egypt has agreed to allow its currency to float in order to receive $3 billion from the International Monetary Fund. Egypt
Turkey's ambassador to Israel assumes post as reconciliation advances After four years of fraught relations, Israel and Turkey have officially exchanged ambassadors, and Herzog has invited Erdogan to visit. Israel
Iraqi Kurdistan PM discusses disputes with Iraq's Sudani A high-ranking Kurdish delegation led by Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani met with officials in Baghdad over energy, security and finance disputes — but no resolution is expected. Iraq
Syrian refugees in Turkey watch uneasily as Erdogan warms to Assad Syrians in Turkey are wary of losing refuge as the Turkish President eyes dialogue with Assad Turkey
Western allies join US' experimental drone task force in Middle East Task Force 59 is now fully operationally capable, Fifth Fleet commander Vice Adm. Brad Cooper told an audience of Navy personnel in Washington on Tuesday. Gulf
Can Ronaldo live with girlfriend in conservative Saudi Arabia? Saudi Arabia does not allow non-married couples to live together, though laws and customs have relaxed in some respects. Gulf
Indian-led consortium completes purchase of Haifa Port The privatization of the port in northern Israel has been in the works since 2018. Israel
Negev Forum highlights Arab military, economic cooperation with Israel A steering meeting of the Negev Forum wrapped up in Abu Dhabi Tuesday with wide participation but notable absences by Jordan and the Palestinian Authority. Gulf
