This week in Iraq, Islamic State group's leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi resurfaces after almost half a decade in hiding while Baghdad hopes to further its regional influence in the region..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: The Iraq Report: IS leader Baghdadi returns as Iraq seeks regional role
FOZ head Mike Evans prays with Poway rabbi at White House
The rabbi was shot and wounded last Saturday, after a gunman barged into his synagogue and started shooting, killing Lori Gilbert-Kaye and wounding an eight-year-old girl and her uncle.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: FOZ head Mike Evans prays with Poway rabbi at White House
Meet the New MK: Idan Roll, Blue and White
I was a social activist my whole life in different areas, working with special-needs children, with underprivileged populations and with [Diaspora communities] with the Jewish Agency.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Meet the New MK: Idan Roll, Blue and White
Hold the door for 'Game of Thrones' Hodor
The eighth and final season of Game of Thrones is currently underway on HBO, with only three episodes left, the drama is building to the brim.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Hold the door for 'Game of Thrones' Hodor
Libya signs $2 million lobbying deal as Trump warms to rival strongman
The UN-recognized Government of National Accord has signed a massive deal with Mercury Public Affairs as Khalifa Hifter’s forces threaten Tripoli.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Libya signs million lobbying deal as Trump warms to rival strongman
Brain drain saps Turkey's defense industry
Turkey is preparing for mammoth defense industry fair, looking to boost its exports and counter a saturated domestic market, but the sector is suffering from a serious lack of manpower.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Brain drain saps Turkey's defense industry
Why Iran-US confrontation may intensify under new IRGC commander
A sharp-tongued commander taking the helm of Iran's most powerful military force has been interpreted by many as a signal that Tehran is bracing for more tensions, including a possible military conflict with the United States.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Why Iran-US confrontation may intensify under new IRGC commander
Can Palestinians free themselves of the shekel?
The new government of Prime Minister Mohammed al-Shtayyeh would like to drop the shekel, which is not an easy proposition given the many ways the Israeli currency enters the Palestinian economy.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Can Palestinians free themselves of the shekel?
Sisi sees great promise in China-Egypt partnerships
President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi attended China's second forum on its Belt and Road Initiative with the aim of boosting trade and promoting investments.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Sisi sees great promise in China-Egypt partnerships
Bizland streamlines time management for UAE hospital group
Matrix products enable medical group centralise access control across the network
Source: ITP.net
Full Article: Bizland streamlines time management for UAE hospital group