Putin thought he had a deal in Helsinki; Turkey rethinks Syria ties over Kurds.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Did Trump’s decision on Golan undercut Putin mediation on Syria?
Egypt’s Eastern Company listed 4.5% of shares on stock market
The Eastern Company’s public offering, which resulted in Saudi investors buying 25% of the listing worth $23 million, raises questions about illicit profits within the government.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Egypt’s Eastern Company listed 4.5% of shares on stock market
Iraq begins painful task of identifying IS victims in mass graves
With help from the United Nations, the Iraqi government has begun exhuming the mass graves of thousands of Yazidis killed by the Islamic State.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Iraq begins painful task of identifying IS victims in mass graves
Syria's Kurds increasingly isolated as Arab tribes cut deals with regime
As Damascus recovers more territory, Arab tribes throughout Syria are increasingly open to working with Damascus to restore security.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Syria's Kurds increasingly isolated as Arab tribes cut deals with regime
Iran continues to struggle to keep workers content
The Iranian government, members of parliament, employers and labor activists have finally agreed on wage increases to alleviate the burden on workers. But much more remains to be done to shield Iranian workers from rising prices.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Iran continues to struggle to keep workers content
Turkey's endless election cycle
With Turkey's imminent local elections, the opposition camp is split between hopeful optimists and cynical pessimists.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Turkey's endless election cycle
New crossing aims to restore Aleppo’s economic status
Civilians and traders in northern Syria hope commercial activities will resume there now that the Abu al-Zandeen crossing is open, linking regime-controlled territory to Turkish-backed opposition areas for the first time.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: New crossing aims to restore Aleppo’s economic status
China eyes Lebanese port to launch investments in Syria, region
As China looks to play an active role in the reconstruction of Syria, Tripoli, Lebanon’s second largest port, is preparing for major investments.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: China eyes Lebanese port to launch investments in Syria, region
More money troubles in the Netanyahu family
The financial relationship between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his multi-millionaire American cousin Nathan Milikowsky could lead to yet another criminal investigation into the Israeli leader.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: More money troubles in the Netanyahu family
Toxic campaigns spread online, ahead of Israel’s elections
According to President of the Israel Internet Association Karine Nahon, civil society must take responsibility, clean up the toxic discourse on the internet and social media, and restore power to the voters.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Toxic campaigns spread online, ahead of Israel’s elections