Is Turkey ready to join European Union as Erdogan jump-starts its bid? In line with its founding father Mustafa Kemal Ataturk’s vision, Turkey had historically positioned itself as a part of the Europe. Erdogan’s unexpected push may lead to some progress in certain avenues, experts and observers believe. Turkey
Syria tells UN it will grant aid access via Bab al-Hawa The announcement comes two days after the UN Security Council failed to reauthorize its vital cross-border aid operation into Syria. Syria
Erdogan’s NATO moves agitate Russia but don’t spell Turkey's sharp shift to West The Turkish leader is navigating Ankara’s relationships in ways that he believes best benefit Turkey’s interests and above all his own political survival. Turkey
In Azerbaijan, Israel’s defense chief discusses Iran, security cooperation Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant noted that his visit to Baku brings cooperation between the two countries to a new and unprecedented level. Israel
Tunisia's Ons Jabeur stuns Sabalenka, advances to Wimbledon's final Jabeur is the only Arab and African professional tennis player to make it to a Wimbledon final. By Al-Monitor Staff
Turkey's Erdogan anticipates 'serious investments' from Gulf ahead of visit Ahead of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s Gulf tour which will include Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Qatar, Ankara is working to maximize economic cooperation with regional states in a bid to ease its foreign currency crunch. Turkey
Saudi Arabia imports record volumes of discounted Russian fuel oil in June Europe used to be the top market for Russian oil and petroleum products but all that has changed since Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Saudi Arabia
UAE, after Kuwait, releases Iranian prisoners The moves come as Iran works to restore its ties with Gulf countries following years of estrangement and tension. United Arab Emirates
France’s Alstom to build second rail plant in Morocco The company has previously made tramway vehicles in Rabat and Casablanca as well as high speed trains that operate between Casablanca and Tangier. Morocco
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