Fury in Turkey as convicted wife killer murders third victim The story of a two-time wife killer who killed a third woman after his conditional release from prison speaks volumes about why femicide remains rampant in Turkey. Turkey
US sanctions Iran drone suppliers for arming Russia in Ukraine The Treasury Department announced designations on six executives and board members with Qods Aviation Industries. Iran
UAE offers corporate tax orientation as implementation nears The Gulf state decided last year to start taxing business profits and the new tax will go into effect this June. Gulf
After UN vote on ICJ, Israel preps sanctions for Palestinian Authority The Israeli cabinet's new sanctions on the Palestinian Authority and its leadership are putting Jerusalem on a collision course with Washington and the international community. Israel
US repatriates 2,700-year-old artifact to Palestine The United States repatriates a stolen artifact to Palestine — a historic move between the two countries. Palestine
Uber Travel now available in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt The American ride-hailing giant faces significant competition in the Middle East and North Africa, but continues to expand in the region. Gulf
Turkish defense chief warns Syrian rebels against ‘provocation’ As the Turkish president eyes a meeting with his Syrian counterpart, the Turkish defense chief warns Ankara-backed armed groups against “provocations” amid ongoing Syrian protests against the Damascus-Ankara thaw. Turkey
Netanyahu’s judicial reform threatens Israeli democracy With Justice Minister Yariv levin promoting a reform to erode the courts’ responsibility, and with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promoting a law for convicted Aryeh Deri to serve as minister, Israel’s democracy is facing an existential danger. Israel
Webinar recap: What to expect from Israel’s new government If you missed it, watch the full event now. Israel
Israeli company to work on 3D printed eel with Singapore Singapore is the only country in the world that allows the sale of so-called lab meat, and Israel has a growing lab meat sector. Israel
Are China’s growing ties with Gulf states coming at Iran’s expense? Recent trade and geopolitical moves by Beijing in the Gulf leave Iran wondering about the state of their alliance. Gulf
On the Middle East with Amberin Zaman Syrian commentator Ibrahim Hamidi says Kurds have surpassed Jihadis as Assad regime's greatest enemy Amberin Zaman