UAE, Egypt to develop major green hydrogen project in Mauritania The UAE is interested in Africa's green hydrogen potential, but the lack of development in the country could prove challenging. Gulf
EU, UK sanction Iran, Taliban entities on International Women's Day Marking International Women’s Day, the European Union and the British government each decided to sanction individuals and entities for violating human rights, particularly sexual and gender-based violence. Iran
Major bitcoin fraud case rattles Egypt Hundreds of Egyptians were swindled by an international crypto mining company, raising controversy over the digital currency that has grown in popularity in cash-strapped Egypt. Egypt
Turkey’s earthquake victims at heart of International Women's Day marches The earthquakes that ravaged 11 provinces in southern Turkey also amplified the socio-economic inequalities between men and women in the region. Turkey
Israel-Gaza border sizzles in wake of West Bank escalation A rocket fired from Gaza toward Israel during the night and an explosive device that went off early in the morning have interrupted the relative calm in the region. Israel
Turkey, Syria, Iran to hold 'technical talks' in Russia next week The technical meeting is aimed at achieving progress in the stalled high-level dialogue process between Ankara and Damascus. Turkey
Train crash in Egypt leaves 4 dead, 23 injured Train crashes are not uncommon in Egypt, where the railway system is plagued by years of neglect. A new high-speed rail system could soon come to the country, however. Egypt
South Africa's parliament votes to downgrade diplomatic ties with Israel While symbolic politically, the decision by the South African parliament to downgrade the Israeli mission in the country is not binding but gained support of 208 lawmakers. Israel