Hisham al-Ashmawy was a special forces officer before he became a radical Islamist..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Top Egyptian militant captured in Libya
Bennet: If we don't shoot terrorists, they will multiply
"From a tactical point of view, we have to shoot at those who fire Molotov cocktails at us. We just have to shoot terrorists."
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Bennet: If we don't shoot terrorists, they will multiply
EU parliament adopts resolution to ban sale of spyware to UAE to protect dissidents
The European Parliament called for a ban on the sale of spyware to the UAE, which has come under fire for targeting dissidents at home and abroad..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: EU parliament adopts resolution to ban sale of spyware to UAE to protect dissidents
Iraq launches social fund to fight poverty
In cooperation with the World Bank, Iraq has launched a social welfare project to assist unemployed and impoverished Iraqis.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Iraq launches social fund to fight poverty
Turks wake up to animal cruelty
Animal rights activists in Turkey seek harsher penalties, including additional fines and imprisonment, against those who commit violence against animals.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Turks wake up to animal cruelty
Will EU’s ‘SPV’ be able to sustain Iran trade, investment?
While a welcomed step, the SPV mechanism that Iran and the EU are working on is only the starting point of a process that needs to be further consolidated in order to enable trade and investment between the two sides.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Will EU’s ‘SPV’ be able to sustain Iran trade, investment?
Cyprus deal to turn Egypt into major gas exporter to Europe
Egypt is hoping to rely less on natural gas imports after signing a deal with Cyprus to transport gas from the small Mediterranean island before it is liquefied in Egypt for exporting to European countries.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Cyprus deal to turn Egypt into major gas exporter to Europe
Turkey steps up ties with Palestinian Authority
Turkey and the Palestinian Authority have signed new agreements, indicating Ankara intends to broaden official dealings with the PA, but limit its financial assistance to the Gaza Strip to relief agencies.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Turkey steps up ties with Palestinian Authority
Redington Value unveils Data Science Analytics Practice
VAD moves to help channel partners uncover the $4bn opportunity in the Middle East and Africa market
Source: ITP.net
Full Article: Redington Value unveils Data Science Analytics Practice
Houthi shelling of medical facility in Yemen’s Hodeidah results in casualties
In the latest security development in Yemen, Al Arabiya news channel's correspondent said on Friday that many casualties have been reported in Hodeidah governorate as a result of the pro-Iranian
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Houthi shelling of medical facility in Yemen’s Hodeidah results in casualties