Al-Monitor Staff Al-Monitor Staff Turkey | May 10, 2023 First Turkey-Syria FM meeting in Russia agrees to work on refugees, terrorism Ankara, for its part, stressed the need for cooperation on the return of Syrian refugees, the top Turkish diplomat said ahead of Turkey's crucial elections. United Arab Emirates | May 10, 2023 UAE axes $879m military helicopter deal with Airbus Muammar Abdulla Abushehab, defense and security industry affairs sector chief for the UAE’s Tawazun Council, stressed that the decision was not a political one. Egypt | May 10, 2023 Egypt inflation drops to 31.5%, but food prices still rising Annual inflation fell slightly in April compared to the previous month as the central bank readies its next decision on interest rates. Saudi Arabia | May 9, 2023 Saudi Aramco profit drops 19% on lower oil prices Aramco has signed major deals with companies in China, the United States and South Korea recently, and OPEC+ recently announced a supply cut. Jordan | May 8, 2023 Suspected Jordanian airstrike kills Syrian drug trafficker on border The airstrike coming one day after Syria’s re-admission to the Arab League reportedly killed Marai al-Ramthan, a notorious drug dealer. Syria | May 7, 2023 Arab League readmits Syria, paving the way for Assad to attend Saudi summit With Syria's readmittance, Assad is now expected to attend the Arab League summit in Saudi Arabia on May 19. Turkey | May 4, 2023 Turkey says Russia agreed to delay gas payment ahead of elections The deal marks another economic boon from Moscow to Ankara ahead of Turkey's fateful elections. Turkey | May 3, 2023 Turkey closes airspace to Armenia over 'Nemesis' monument Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said the closure was in response to Armenia's controversial “Nemesis” monument that commemorates a revenge operation for the Armenian genocide. Iran | May 3, 2023 Iran's SAIPA signs $497 million car deal with Russia, Belarus Iranian carmaker SAIPA will export vehicles to Belarus and Russia following a similar agreement with Venezuela. Turkey | May 3, 2023 Turkey inflation drops below 50% 11 days before elections Though inflation has dipped, Turkey’s monthly consumer prices continue to rise amid a cost-of-living crisis. Pagination Show more Latest News Syrians in Lebanon mourn children killed in strike blamed on Israel by Mahmoud Zayyat | AFP | Jul 17, 2024 Saudi activist held in Bulgaria announces hunger strike Agence France-Presse | AFP | Jul 17, 2024 Deadly strikes pound Gaza as Israel PM vows to ramp up pressure Agence France-Presse | AFP | Jul 17, 2024 See more Podcasts How Iran may look under new Reformist President Masoud Pezeshkian Leading Trump VP picks on Middle East policy How Iran’s new president will shift US-Iran relations See more
Turkey | May 10, 2023 First Turkey-Syria FM meeting in Russia agrees to work on refugees, terrorism Ankara, for its part, stressed the need for cooperation on the return of Syrian refugees, the top Turkish diplomat said ahead of Turkey's crucial elections.
United Arab Emirates | May 10, 2023 UAE axes $879m military helicopter deal with Airbus Muammar Abdulla Abushehab, defense and security industry affairs sector chief for the UAE’s Tawazun Council, stressed that the decision was not a political one.
Egypt | May 10, 2023 Egypt inflation drops to 31.5%, but food prices still rising Annual inflation fell slightly in April compared to the previous month as the central bank readies its next decision on interest rates.
Saudi Arabia | May 9, 2023 Saudi Aramco profit drops 19% on lower oil prices Aramco has signed major deals with companies in China, the United States and South Korea recently, and OPEC+ recently announced a supply cut.
Jordan | May 8, 2023 Suspected Jordanian airstrike kills Syrian drug trafficker on border The airstrike coming one day after Syria’s re-admission to the Arab League reportedly killed Marai al-Ramthan, a notorious drug dealer.
Syria | May 7, 2023 Arab League readmits Syria, paving the way for Assad to attend Saudi summit With Syria's readmittance, Assad is now expected to attend the Arab League summit in Saudi Arabia on May 19.
Turkey | May 4, 2023 Turkey says Russia agreed to delay gas payment ahead of elections The deal marks another economic boon from Moscow to Ankara ahead of Turkey's fateful elections.
Turkey | May 3, 2023 Turkey closes airspace to Armenia over 'Nemesis' monument Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said the closure was in response to Armenia's controversial “Nemesis” monument that commemorates a revenge operation for the Armenian genocide.
Iran | May 3, 2023 Iran's SAIPA signs $497 million car deal with Russia, Belarus Iranian carmaker SAIPA will export vehicles to Belarus and Russia following a similar agreement with Venezuela.
Turkey | May 3, 2023 Turkey inflation drops below 50% 11 days before elections Though inflation has dipped, Turkey’s monthly consumer prices continue to rise amid a cost-of-living crisis.
Syrians in Lebanon mourn children killed in strike blamed on Israel by Mahmoud Zayyat | AFP | Jul 17, 2024
Deadly strikes pound Gaza as Israel PM vows to ramp up pressure Agence France-Presse | AFP | Jul 17, 2024