Lebanon’s angry depositors demand their money back from banks Bank depositors staged a sit-in in Beirut to protest the banks' illegal policies imposed on their deposits amid a stifling economic crisis. Lebanon
Analysis Turkey Elections: Gulf investments likely to be challenged if Erdogan loses Kemal Kilicdaroglu, leader of the Republican People’s Party and presidential competitor, said he will reevaluate Gulf country purchases in Turkey if he wins in the May 14 elections. By Salim A. Essaid
Israel braces for revenge after killing Islamic Jihad commanders in Gaza Israel braces for retaliation, after the IDF said it had killed three Islamic Jihad operatives in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday morning. Israel
Turkey Elections: Kilicdaroglu outreach to US, NATO hindered by Russia ties Even if victory for the opposition reinvigorates Turkey’s relations with NATO, analysts say there’s no chance Ankara will break off ties with Russia. Turkey
Israel’s FM cuts India trip short after Gaza escalation, meets Modi Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen's trip follows Indian national security adviser Ajit Doval's visits to Iran and Saudi Arabia last week, aiming to strengthen bilateral strategic ties and encourage Delhi to further engage with the Abraham Accords peace circle. Israel
After Arab League vote, US 'skeptical' Syria’s Assad will make concessions The Syrian government has yet to grant any major concession in exchange for its regional reintegration. Syria
LISTEN: Turkey's efforts to terrorize Kurdish voters will fail, says Green Left Party candidate Ceylan Akca, a candidate for the pro-Kurdish Green Left Party, speaks to Amberin Zaman about expectations for this Sunday's presidential and parliamentary vote. Turkey
Turkey Elections: A Kilicdaroglu win could reset strained US relations The man hoping to unseat President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has promised to restore US-Turkey relations that soured over a host of issues, including Ankara's rights record. Turkey
Turkey Elections: Violence, detentions mark last stretch to unseat Erdogan Turkish President Erdogan accused the opposition of provocation after an attack on a prominent opposition figure. Turkey
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