The Pentagon says the US decision to boot Turkey from the F-35 program for buying a Russian missile system could have implications for nations that invest in Chinese technologies.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Pentagon sees warning for China in Turkey's F-35 ouster
Turkey, Syrian Kurds remain at odds in safe zone visions
The US-Turkish deal on a safe zone in northern Syria has averted the prospect of Turkey fighting the Kurds, but the parties have stepped into a diplomatic minefield, where the interests and objectives do not match.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Turkey, Syrian Kurds remain at odds in safe zone visions
Iran calls for compensation for Gibraltar tanker seizure
Iranian officials have welcomed the release of the Iranian tanker seized by the UK.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Iran calls for compensation for Gibraltar tanker seizure
Is Iran’s national broadcaster being pushed to brink of irrelevance?
Iran's national broadcasting monopoly IRIB continues to play a partisan role in the country.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Is Iran’s national broadcaster being pushed to brink of irrelevance?
Syrian schools continue to struggle with Kurdish curriculum
School curriculum remains the prime concern of parents in Syrian Kurdistan areas under control of the autonomous administration.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Syrian schools continue to struggle with Kurdish curriculum
Egypt declares water emergency as precaution
Egypt is cautious but optimistic on its water supply for the year, with strategies to address last year's drop in Nile River flow.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Egypt declares water emergency as precaution
No sex, slang or booze: Turkish state is watching
New regulations requiring government oversight for online content are narrowing Turks' media world even further.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: No sex, slang or booze: Turkish state is watching
How will Egypt protect its expats in Libya from IS?
The killing and abduction of a number of Egyptian expats in Libya prompted the Egyptian Foreign Ministry to issue warnings not to travel there because of the inability of the Libyan state to provide protection for the Egyptians amid its prevailing state of insecurity and instability.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: How will Egypt protect its expats in Libya from IS?
Hamas raises $100,000 for Palestinian refugees in Lebanon
Hamas’ recent fundraising campaign in the Gaza Strip to support Palestinian refugees in Lebanon received mixed reactions from Gazans.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Hamas raises 0,000 for Palestinian refugees in Lebanon
Chinese company, Ninebot unveils scooters that drive themselves to charging stations
Ninebot said Uber and Lyft, that are expanding into scooter-sharing, would be among the customers for the new semi-autonomous vehicles
Source: ITP.net
Full Article: Chinese company, Ninebot unveils scooters that drive themselves to charging stations