Under attack by Khalifa Hifter’s forces, Libya’s UN-recognized government in Tripoli has pinned its hopes on Turkey, but despite its forceful rhetoric of support, Ankara can hardly tip the balance in Tripoli’s favor.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Can Turkey double down in Libya game?
Boys' rescue from forest provides bright spot for Turks
The rescue of two boys, ages 4 and 5, from a forest brought a modicum of hope the day after May Day to Turkish union members and others who have seen their buying power dwindle and are still seeing the nation's governing party trying to reverse the results of the March 31 Istanbul mayor election.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Boys' rescue from forest provides bright spot for Turks
Israel’s finance minister gets second chance
Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon is bitter over what he sees as voter disloyalty, but his party still has four Knesset seats that will enable him to keep his job.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Israel’s finance minister gets second chance
Turkey claims progress on Syria safe zone
Despite claims from Ankara that Turkey and the United States are making headway on a safe zone in northern Syria, sources familiar with the talks say no tangible progress had been achieved and that Ankara's positive spin is likely inspired by empty US promises.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Turkey claims progress on Syria safe zone
Israel, Hamas hesitant over Islamic Jihad provocations
On the backdrop of attempts to reach an arrangement with Hamas and ahead of an especially sensitive month, Israel minimizes retaliation against the provocations of Islamic Jihad.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Israel, Hamas hesitant over Islamic Jihad provocations
Egypt's iron tariffs threaten some of its own companies
The Egyptian government’s new temporary import fees have sparked controversy among Egypt’s steel rerolling factories, which rely on imported iron billet to produce rebar.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Egypt's iron tariffs threaten some of its own companies
Iranian teachers fill gap between state, society after floods
Teachers in Iran have played an important role in relief efforts in the wake of recent flooding, shining a light on the impact of Iranians' mistrust of the state.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Iranian teachers fill gap between state, society after floods
Remake of Turkey's favorite school flick flunks at the box office
Based on novels by the popular author Rifat Ilgaz, the "Chaos Class" film series has been a Turkish favorite for four decades, but a remake of the original comedy has been widely panned.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Remake of Turkey's favorite school flick flunks at the box office
To post or not to post? The UAE, social media and the law
Social media falls under cyber and penal law in the UAE and can come with large fines if a complaint if lodged against a user
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: To post or not to post? The UAE, social media and the law
Four start-ups share $100,000 Supernova Challenge at AI Everything
Start-ups Augmental from Lebanon, Nabta Health & Amal Glass from the UAE and Statys from the UK win big at Supernova Challenge
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: Four start-ups share 0,000 Supernova Challenge at AI Everything