Zarif touts swift sanctions relief Iran's foreign minister told a New York audience that after a nuclear agreement is reached, sanctions could be lifted within weeks. Iran
Iranian MPs fail to bypass the Guardian Council Iranian parliament members failed in a bid to weaken the powers of the Interior Ministry and Guardian Council to vet candidates. Iran
Egypt’s parliament revamped to accommodate more MPs The amendment of the electoral law in Egypt means the current parliament hall does not have enough space to accommodate an increased number of MPs. Egypt
Turkey’s war within the judiciary deepens There is no clear good versus evil in Turkey’s ongoing war within its judiciary, but it is clear that it will bring more evil than good to Turkey’s troubled democracy. Turkey
Iraq, Syria crises cost billions for Turkey The amount Turkey has paid for the Iraqi and Syrian crises in the last four years has reached over $16 billion. Turkey
Israel eases Gaza blockade, hopes for Hamas stability Israel understands that Hamas is in Gaza to stay and is now searching for balance between easing the blockade for Gaza residents and limiting Hamas' military activity. Palestine
Will Netanyahu stand in the way of Kahlon's reform plan? Future Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon fears that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will block the reforms he is planning, which is why he insisted on a much-detailed coalition agreement with unprecedented responsibilities in finance, housing and banking. Israel
Palestinian women sew to survive Struggling to make ends meet, the women of Gaza sew painstakingly detailed embroidery work for small profits. Palestine
Settlements threaten Palestine’s historic sites Violations carried out by Israeli settlers are destroying historic sites in Palestine in what many see as an attempt to bury Palestinian historic and cultural heritage. Palestine
Iraqi Kurds struggle to avoid regional conflicts Iraqi Kurds have performed a balancing act to remain largely impartial in the conflicts swirling around them. Iraq
Gaza university launches programs for hearing-impaired The Islamic University in Gaza has introduced two diploma programs for hearing-impaired students, a first in the territory. Palestine
Ancient market at heart of modern Baghdad The Iraqi capital's ancient and well-preserved Shorja market has long been a meeting point for Iraqis and a barometer of the political and economic situation in the country. Iraq
Start with Libya to combat illegal migration Following the tragic drowning of Libyans trying to flee the country, efforts by the international community to curb this phenomenon in Libya seems to have become indispensable. Libya
UNRWA takes no responsibility for rocket launchers in shelters The Board of Inquiry report concerning the strikes at UNRWA facilities during Operation Protective Edge fails to address that the agency’s officials turned a blind eye to Hamas militants' use of the facilities as weapon depots. Palestine
Gazans pursue jobs in Israel despite danger Difficult living conditions inside the Gaza Strip have pushed citizens to risk their lives to emigrate in search of work even without the proper Israeli permits. Palestine
Fast food booms in Gaza Gaza's restaurant sector is thriving as residents flock to one of the few available diversions. Palestine
