Trump travel ban 2.0: Assessing the impact on Mideast nations Trump’s new decision excludes Syria and Iraq, both of which were part of his previous ban issued during his first term in 2017. Syria
EU sanctions Sunni factions accused of violence against Syria’s Alawites, Kurds As former rebel leaders take positions in the new Syrian government, Kurdish officials warn of renewed threats to their autonomy. Syria
Rise in antisemitism in US, Europe preceded Washington shooting: What to know In the United States, Europe, Canada and Australia, the number and severity of antisemitic incidents continue to rise. Israel
Iranian, Saudi officials in India as more airlines halt service amid Pakistan row Iranian and Saudi officials headed to New Delhi in separate visits following Indian airstrikes in Pakistan that raised fears of war between the neighboring countries. Iran
Pope Francis, voice for Middle East peace and first to visit Gulf, dies at 88 By Rosaleen Carroll In Washington, DC, US, reporting on the Middle East
Israel's Christians horrified by hate crimes in Jerusalem Verbal and physical attacks are rising against Christians and Christian sites in Jerusalem. Israel
Turkey recovers 1,100-year-old Hebrew Bible in smuggling raids The 28-page leather-bound collection of papyrus scripture was seized during Turkey's latest smuggling crackdown in Istanbul. Turkey
Analysis Will Israel recognize Morocco's sovereignty over Western Sahara? Visiting Rabat officially for the first time, Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana said that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is considering recognizing the kingdom’s sovereignty over the disputed region. By Rina Bassist In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs
Analysis One year on, Algeria-Spain blockade shows little sign of easing Since Algeria imposed trade sanctions on Spain on June 8, 2022, both economies have lost out on billions of dollars in business. By Jack Dutton In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech
Christians in Jordan welcome progress on inheritance law Experts say the Jordanian Civil Code must differentiate between Christians and Muslims, so that the recent draft law on equal inheritance between female and male Christians can be implemented without controversies. By Rana Husseini
Israeli-Palestinian violence erupts in West Bank on eve of Flag March The clashes in the Palestinian city follow a cease-fire between the Israeli military and Gaza-based armed groups and come ahead of the controversial Jerusalem Flag March. Palestine
Iraqi division intensifies between church, Christian Babylon Movement The institutional Iraqi church and the Christian political party of Babylon are feuding over the leadership of Christian affairs in Iraq. Iraq
Tunisia: Attack on Djerba synagogue was premeditated by national guard member Tunisia’s interior minister identified the assailant and revealed details of the attack at an ancient synagogue on the island of Djerba that killed at least five people. Tunisia
Shooting attack in Tunisia synagogue kills at least four Tunisian authorities are now investigating the attack on the ancient El-Ghriba synagogue on the island of Djerba, where two guards and two Jewish visitors were shot and killed. North Africa Pulse
UN Security Council invites Pope Francis, Al-Azhar imam for joint speech In a first, the world’s two most prominent religious leaders are expected to deliver a joint speech on peace at the UN Security Council at a time when wars and conflicts are raging across the world. Egypt
Turkey bans Armenian Genocide commemoration ahead of May elections The Istanbul governor has blocked the commemoration of the 1915 atrocities amid reactions to the opposition leader’s proclamation of his Alevi roots. Turkey
Turkey's Kilicdaroglu garners record attention in Alevi video Turkish presidential candidate and top Erdogan challenger Kemal Kilicdaroglu garnered record attention in a video he made appealing to the country's youths. Turkey
