Foreign military students in the United States will face new restrictions after the shooting at a Florida naval base in December.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Pentagon set to ramp up student vetting after Pensacola shooting
Khamenei delivers Friday sermon after 8-year absence
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei delivered the Friday sermon for the first time in eight years to address the important events in Iran over the last two weeks.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Khamenei delivers Friday sermon after 8-year absence
Islamic Jihad undermines shaky Gaza cease-fire with rocket barrage
Israel, Egypt holding Hamas accountable for all attacks from Gaza; the wisdom of Sultan Qaboos.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Islamic Jihad undermines shaky Gaza cease-fire with rocket barrage
Egyptian political party leaders react to Sisi’s merger proposal
As Egypt prepares for parliamentary elections in November, political party representatives examine what's needed to implement the president's advice to consolidate the country's more than 100 parties.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Egyptian political party leaders react to Sisi’s merger proposal
Jordanians press case against importing Israeli gas
A confrontation between the Jordanian government and parliament looms after the launch of a trial run pumping Israeli natural gas to Jordan amid vocal public opposition.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Jordanians press case against importing Israeli gas
Anti-Turkey alliance grows as Ankara sends troops to Libya
Turkey has already made enemies through its maritime exploits in the Mediterranean, and now Egypt is seeking to build international pressure against Ankara's military moves in Libya.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Anti-Turkey alliance grows as Ankara sends troops to Libya
What’s behind Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh's foreign tour?
The Hamas delegation returned to the Gaza Strip from a foreign tour in which it sought further support for the Palestinian cause from the international community.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: What’s behind Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh's foreign tour?
Israel’s left to pay price for ignoring Arab voters
The merger between Labor-Gesher and Meretz created a new list that doesn't include even a single Arab candidate for the March Knesset elections.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Israel’s left to pay price for ignoring Arab voters
Eleven US troops injured in Iran missile attack in Iraq: US military
Eleven US troops were treated for concussion symptoms as a result of the Jan. 8 Iranian missile attack on an Iraqi base where US forces were stationed, the US military said on Thursday, after
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Eleven US troops injured in Iran missile attack in Iraq: US military
Iran says countries involved in Ukrainian plane downing should remain apolitical
All countries involved in the Ukrainian airliner crash in Iran should avoid turning it into a political issue, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi said, according to the semi-official
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Iran says countries involved in Ukrainian plane downing should remain apolitical