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
Turkey’s powerful top cleric called to tone down or resign Ever since he delivered the first sermon at the opening of Hagia Sophia as a mosque in July 2020 with a sword in hand, Ali Erbas has been on a meteoric rise of visibility. Turkey
Africa emerges as next scene of confrontation between Israel, Iran The decision by Algeria to sever diplomatic ties with Morocco could actually signal future confrontation between Israel and Iran over influence in Africa. Israel
Gaza creates tourism police force The Interior Ministry in the Hamas-run Gaza Strip is establishing a police force to protect tourist and hotel facilities after threats and attacks against some of those facilities by militants against the backdrop of holding mixed-gender concerts. Palestine
The Takeaway: The roots of Tunisia’s political crisis are economic Also: United States, Iraq stay focused on Islamic State; Gulf eyes solar energy; Russia’s Syria policy puzzles Israel; Afghan refugees trigger backlash in Turkey; Erdogan puts spotlight on Cyprus ghost town. Tunisia
Leading Tunisian Islamist party under investigation for alleged foreign funding Tunisia's largest party, Ennahda, is accused of accepting funding from abroad for its political campaigns, as political turmoil continues in the North African country. Tunisia
Actress' decision to quit stage draws fierce backlash from liberals An Egyptian actress' decision to quit acting and don the hijab has stirred controversy in Egypt, highlighting the widening rift between ultraconservatives and liberals in society. Egypt
Grand ayatollah warns against Iran's Taliban approach The rare criticism came as the Iranian establishment is accused of attempting to canonize the Taliban amid shifting regional dynamics. Iran
Cairo cracks down on Salafist preachers The Egyptian state and its institutions have been waging a fierce campaign against the preachers of Egypt’s Salafi movement over ties to the Muslim Brotherhood. Egypt
Meet Iran's US-sanctioned new judiciary chief Fears are growing among rights activists that the appointment of Gholam Hossein Mohseni Ejei may usher in a new reign of terror for Iran's already stifled civil society. Iran
Khamenei defends Iran’s 'epic' elections Iran's supreme leader in a speech Monday defended the latest presidential elections, which saw the lowest voter turnout in the Islamic Republic's history. Iran
Raisi's election brings rise of Iran's Hezbollahis The election of Ebrahim Raisi as president of Iran reflects a more revolutionary turn under the direction of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Iran
Critics say Erdogan used pandemic to kill Turkey’s nightlife Many out-of-work veterans of Turkey's once thriving entertainment world suspect the ruling party of using COVID-19 restrictions to enforce a more conservative lifestyle. Turkey
