Tunisia: Attack on Djerba synagogue was premeditated by national guard member Tunisia’s interior minister identified the assailant and revealed details of the attack at an ancient synagogue on the island of Djerba that killed at least five people. Tunisia
HSBC projects strong China-Middle East economic growth In 2021, trade between countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and China surpassed GCC trade with the United States and Europe for the first time, according to the IMF. Gulf
France welcomes Iran's release of two detained citizens as four remain Benjamin Briere and Bernard Phelan are on their way home back to France, leaving four French nationals still held prisoner in Iran. Iran
Turkey Elections: Runoff election called as Erdogan faces biggest challenge from Kilicdaroglu Turkish President Erdogan has finished ahead of main opposition leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu as both frontrunners are preparing to face each other in the runoff. Turkey
Gazans mourn loved ones, lick their wounds, as truce is reached with Israel The Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip have killed dozens of civilians, including a 19-year-old woman engaged to be married in a few weeks. Palestine
Analysis For Israel, Gaza conflict bolsters Islamic Jihad, Hamas, Iran The Israeli army killed three senior Islamic Jihad operatives, but this relatively small organization managed to paralyze Israel for four days, sending thousands of people to shelters. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Analysis Saudi Aramco, high-value IPOs face impending pressure in 2023 The United Arab Emirates saw the world’s largest IPO of first quarter 2023, with ADNOC Gas PLC raising $2.5 billion on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange. By Salim A. Essaid
More EU humanitarian flights expected to Sudan following agreement After sending a first airplane with humanitarian aid, the European Union is now working on more air shipments. Sudan
