Who is who in Syria’s first interim government after Assad's fall HTS and its government arm have installed a new interim prime minister and cabinet in Damascus. Who are they? Syria
Analysis With Gulen dead, Turkey sees chance to weaken group, improve US ties How Turkey will shape its strategy against Gulenists after the death of their leader, Ankara's arch nemesis? By Barin Kayaoglu In Ankara, reporting on geopolitics and national security
Son of Osama bin Laden deported, banned from France: What we know French authorities have deported Omar bin Laden, son of Osama bin Laden, and banned him from returning to the country. Saudi Arabia
Jordan's Islamist party gains in parliamentary elections Initial results showed the Islamic Action Front, Jordan's largest opposition party, having won 18 seats on the national party list and 14 seats on local lists and tribal regions. Jordan
Analysis How Israel’s far right is courting European populist, nationalist parties By Rina Bassist In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs
After Sweden, tension on Islam between Europe and Middle East hits dangerous crossroad By Gilles Kepel
Turkish imam loses his job over lyrics criticizing government Demotion of an imam over a protest song comes as another sign of the expanding intolerant climate in Turkey ahead of June elections. Turkey
Headscarf debate returns to Turkish politics at initiative of secularist opposition The CHP becomes proactive against Erdogan's "religious populist games." Turkey
Iran says average age of arrested protesters is 15 According to Iranian authorities, those protesting Mahsa Amini's death are some of the youngest ever seen in the country. Iran
Iranian government intensifies crackdown Iran has arrested three of its most prominent filmmakers. Iran
Prominent sheikh’s funeral exposes Turkey’s secular-religious divide The funeral of a prominent religious leader has showcased the growing influence of religious groups in Turkey. Turkey
Turkish government discovers 'astroturfing' Seemingly acting on social media calls, the Turkish government cracks down on the secular lifestyle, experts warn. Turkey
Erdogan plays to base with criticism of Tunisia By slamming the dissolution of Tunisia’s parliament, Erdogan may have emboldened his ideological allies from the Ennahda party, but his criticism might backfire to further isolate political Islam. Turkey
Sadr committed to forming Iraq's first majority government The Coordination Framework, comprised of several Shiite parties is seeking a national unity coalition modeled on previous governments, while Sadr whose bloc won the majority of seats seeks majority government. Iraq
Pro-Erdogan business leaders anxious about Turkey's economy The pro-government business association MUSIAD has stood behind Erdogan’s controversial economic policies but appears concerned that both borrowing costs and foreign exchange prices remain above the desired levels. Turkey
Turkish teen suicide revives secular-pious debate The debate over the place of Islam in public life remains among the most contentious in Turkey. Turkey
