Syrians in Damascus spend Ramadan in darkness The usual decorations and hubbub synonymous with the holy month are missing this year in Syria, amid a devastating war, economic crisis and the fallout from a deadly earthquake. Syria
Israel's Netanyahu backs down, pauses judicial overhaul in face of protests Faced with tens of thousands of demonstrators across Israel enraged over his decision to fire Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced that he is suspending the judicial reform plan. Israel
Lebanon PM reverses daylight saving time decision after 48 hours of anarchy The decision to postpone the switch to daylight saving time sparked a wide debate in Lebanon, in some cases taking on a sectarian nature. Lebanon
Former US officials sound alarm on Biden's Syria policy A group of former US officials including Marine General Kenneth "Frank" McKenzie Jr. and former Syria envoy James Jeffrey are urging the Biden administration to counter the region's rapprochement with Syria. Syria
Israeli PM Netanyahu, under pressure from military brass, delays judicial overhaul The dramatic developments in Israel in the past 48 hours seemed to have pushed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to put a pause on the judicial changes. Israel
Iranian, Saudi FMs hold second call in a week on 'constructive' relations Iran may also soon resume relations with Bahrain following mediation by Oman. Gulf
Turkey’s ruling alliance welcomes Islamist parties with misogynist agendas The New Welfare Party and Huda-Par back the People’s Alliance led by Erdogan’s Justice and Development Party. Turkey
Saudi National Bank chairman resigns after Credit Suisse loss Current CEO Saeed Mohammed Al Ghamdi will take over as the new chairman on March 27, with deputy CEO Talal Ahmed Al Khereiji filling his place. Gulf
60,000 Syrians have left Turkey, Turkish defense chief says Syrian refugees in Turkey remain a central theme ahead of the country's critical May 14 elections. Turkey
General strike in Israel, Netanyahu under pressure to freeze judicial overhaul Spontaneous rallies have been taking place across Israel since Sunday night, including some violent confrontations with police, after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu decided to fire Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. Israel
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