From Egypt to Saudi: Meet Middle East's athletes at Paris Olympics Burgeoning Iraqi soccer star Ali Jasim and 2020 Israeli gold medal–winning gymnast Artem Dolgopyat are among the most-known competitors from the region. By Adam Lucente In New York City, reporting on regional news, militancy, climate change
Analysis As Europe's far right surges, North Africa immigration takes center stage The election of far-right politicians in power across Europe will impact EU policy toward North Africa, which has proven to be an invaluable energy partner since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022. By Jack Dutton In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech
4 dead in northern Syria protests following Turkey's anti-refugee riots The riots targeting Syrian refugees in central Turkey have led to anti-Turkey protests in northern Syria. Turkey
House spending bill erases UNRWA, Gaza pier funding, blocks refugee resettlement President Joe Biden has threatened to veto the House-passed State, Foreign Operations bill if it reaches his desk. Palestine
Analysis Real or ruse, Hamas' yes to cease-fire proposal catches Netanyahu off guard By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Breaking | Last Updated: January 16, 2024, 10:31 am Live Updates: Attacks in Red Sea, Israel as Gaza death toll passes 24,000 Gaza City was hit with more airstrikes on Monday as Gaza authorities say the death toll has passed 24,000. Israel
As Germany expands anti-Hamas raids, a Palestinian activist fights against deportation Caught in a web of geopolitics, migration policy and Germany’s growing attempts to contend with pro-Palestinian speech, Zaid Abdulnasser is fighting a battle to avoid deportation from his new home. Palestine
Analysis Israel-Jordan ties, peace treaty tested by Gaza war, deepening divide Jordan has recalled its ambassador to Israel, but for the moment it is not considering severing diplomatic ties, say Israeli experts. By Rina Bassist In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs
After fleeing south, some Gazans return home despite Israeli bombardment Returning residents prefer the possibility of Israeli attacks on their homes to the certainty of overcrowding and shortages in the southern Gaza Strip. Palestine
UN says over 43% of Gaza residents now displaced as Rafah talks stall Convoys of humanitarian aid for the Gaza Strip are stuck on the Egyptian border. Palestine
Rafah crossing still closed for Americans fleeing Gaza, despite US-Egypt deal The White House national security adviser said that an attempt by American citizens to pass through the Rafah crossing into Egypt failed due to Hamas' actions. Israel
Gaza residents tell stories of pain and fear as they flee Israeli bombardment As many residents flee south, some Gazans are remaining in their homes, fearing a repeat of 1948, when hundreds of thousands of Palestinians left but never returned. Palestine
Egypt, wary of influx of Gaza refugees into Sinai, rallies behind Palestinians Egyptian officials are racing against time to stop the escalating war between Israel and Hamas, while Cairo is concerned that the escalation may extend to its borders with Gaza. Egypt
UAE reopens embassy in Lebanon as MBZ hosts Mikati in Abu Dhabi The move comes as Lebanon continues to face deteriorating political, economic and security conditions. Lebanon
Turkey’s Fidan holds call with Armenia’s FM amid exodus from Nagorno-Karabakh The phone call marks the first high-level contact between Ankara and Yerevan following the Azerbaijani offensive in the Nagorno-Karabakh region last week. Turkey
Highlights: Al-Monitor/Semafor Middle East Global Summit The Al-Monitor & Semafor inaugural Middle East Global Summit on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly meetings on Wednesday brought together the region’s leaders, newsmakers and business heads. Jordan
UN mulls green Islamic bonds to fund climate change refugee projects The United Nations is reportedly interested in issuing Islamic bonds to help those displaced by climate change. Gulf
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