Artistic heart of Iraq's Kurdistan thrives, but wants more public engagement Sulaimaniyah, often called the Kurdistan Region of Iraq’s “culture capital,” has become something of a haven for artists, though obstacles remain for the vibrant and self-sustaining artistic center they envision. Iraq
Libyan artists turn to black comedy to show youth exploitation A play dubbed “Chocolate Egg” uses black comedy to show the exploitation of young Libyans by officials to lure them into military formations. North Africa
Saudi 2030 to expand art scene in Jeddah, Riyadh With Saudi Arabia’s new social reform plan the local art scene is blooming with a plethora of cultural initiatives. Gulf
Gaza's first female beekeeper expands apiary The enclave's first female beekeeper speaks about the challenges facing Gaza's beekeeping profession. Palestine
Israeli ambassador demands Saturday Night Live apologize over vaccine joke Israel's ambassador to the United States and United Nations is upset with the comedy show for joking that Israel is only vaccinating Jews. Israel
Israel hatches plan to vaccinate Palestinian workers Israel’s Health Ministry is reportedly awaiting permission to use the country's stock of Moderna vaccines for Palestinians working in Israel. Palestine
Israel cheers for exiled Iranian judo master Israelis have embraced exiled Iranian judoka Saeid Mollaei, who defected for his sport and recently competed in Tel Aviv. Israel
Israeli mayor leads Haifa's charge against climate change Haifa Mayor Einat Kalisch-Rotem has put the challenges of climate change and sustainable development at the forefront of her agenda. Israel
New Zealand slams Australia for revoking citizenship of IS associate Turkish authorities detained a woman with dual Australia-New Zealand citizenship allegedly affiliated with the Islamic State. Syria
'Another cry for help from Yemen,' where 400,000 children could starve According to the United Nations, nearly 2.3 million Yemeni children under the age of five are likely to experience acute malnutrition this year. Yemen
A trip down memory lane in this ancient neighborhood of Nablus A tour in al-Yasmineh (Jasmine) neighborhood in the old city of Nablus takes you to the different civilizations that have passed through Palestine over the centuries. Palestine
Jobless Syrians have little use for government’s new construction training program Syrians are reluctant to apply to the technical training centers the regime plans to establish because of the shockingly low stipends provided. Syria
Gazans outraged over million-dollar mosque reconstruction The reconstruction of a mosque at a cost of $1 million in the cash-strapped Gaza Strip has shocked Gaza's largely impoverished population. Palestine
Saudi women’s rights activist Loujain al-Hathloul released from prison Hathloul, who was arrested after campaigning for women's driving rights, had spent nearly three years in prison. Saudi Arabia
Displaced Syrians left out in rain by HTS government's building fees The Syrian Salvation Government has imposed construction fees on displaced citizens trying to build homes in Idlib, raising the costs beyond what many can afford. Syria
Foreigners in Tel Aviv begin receiving vaccines Israel continues to lead the world in the percentage of people who have received at least one vaccine dose. Israel
