2 police officers gunned down in Iran's protest-hit southeast The attack occurred in an area that has seen the worst of the violence from Iranian security forces determined to crush the anti-government protests that have rocked the nation over the past four months. Iran
Turkey's medicine shortages could turn into 'drug famine' with no end in sight In all Turkish pharmacies Al-Monitor visited recently, the drug shortage was palpable. Children's medicines, antibiotics, some cancer drugs top Turkey's long-unavailable drug list. Turkey
Saudi Arabia ahead of UK in women's health index, leads Arab world A global survey reveals that Saudi Arabia is the leading country for women's and girls' health in the Arab world, while other regional countries sat at the bottom of the 122 global list. Gulf
Iran bolsters ties with China and Venezuela despite US sanctions Iranian oil exports to China are on the rise, and the Islamic Republic’s relations with Venezuela are moving beyond energy matters, as the South American country recently received 1,000 vehicles from the Iranian automobile firm Saipa. Iran
Israeli demolition of West Bank outpost shakes Netanyahu’s cabinet Defense Minister Yoav Galant and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich are on a collision course over an illegal West Bank outpost. Israel
Breaking | Last Updated: January 25, 2023, 4:50 pm US sanctions Hezbollah financial adviser in Lebanon The US Treasury has imposed sanctions on Lebanese economist Hassan Moukalled, his two sons and his money-exchange business. Lebanon
Turkey postpones NATO talks on Sweden, Finland bids Ankara has thrown its hands up in response to Stockholm's permission for a Quran-burning protest as Helsinki hints that Finland could join the alliance without Sweden. Turkey
Netanyahu meets with Jordanian king in Amman, attempts to mend rift For the first time since 2018, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is meeting with Jordan's King Abdullah in Amman. Israel
Cruise ship terminal opens in Jordan’s port of Aqaba The agreement with Abu Dhabi’s AD Ports Group could help bolster Jordan’s tourism sector. Jordan
Ousted Israeli minister still holds sway in Netanyahu's coalition Until Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu finds a way to reinstate Shas leader Aryeh Deri to his ministerial positions, the ousted minister will wield much of his influence from outside the government. Israel
