Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's re-election was seen in Russia as a sign that Ankara would maintain its current policies in Syria and perhaps diverge further from Washington.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Russia welcomes Erdogan’s re-election
Women's center opens its doors to formerly displaced in Iraq's Qaraqosh
In the predominantly Christian city of Qaraqosh, where almost one-third of the previous population returned after the liberation from the Islamic State, Women's House has been founded to assist and support displaced and vulnerable women.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Women's center opens its doors to formerly displaced in Iraq's Qaraqosh
More of the same? Erdogan rule to replace emergency rule in Turkey
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will reportedly not extend Turkey's state of emergency in place since the 2016 coup when it expires, but critics warn Erdogan has just gained many of the powers it afforded him.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: More of the same? Erdogan rule to replace emergency rule in Turkey
Turkey, Iraq trade blame as concern rises over low water
Iraq points to Turkey's Ilisu Dam as the cause of its water crisis, but Ankara says Baghdad needs to manage its resources more efficiently.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Turkey, Iraq trade blame as concern rises over low water
Iraq may soon be without a government, as clock runs out
Baghdad is facing a political predicament, as too much has to be accomplished before parliament's term ends June 30.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Iraq may soon be without a government, as clock runs out
Congress seeks to hand off Israel boycott fight to Trump
Congress is taking a third stab at legislation combating boycotts of Israel and its West Bank settlements by passing the buck to the Donald Trump administration.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Congress seeks to hand off Israel boycott fight to Trump
Turkish opposition fails miserably in critical election test
Turkey’s June 24 elections will likely have significant and lasting effects on the future of the opposition.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Turkish opposition fails miserably in critical election test
Netanyahu seemingly unfazed by wife's fraud indictment
For the time being, the indictment of Sara Netanyahu for fraud and breach of trust has not damaged the popularity of her husband, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, among Israelis.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Netanyahu seemingly unfazed by wife's fraud indictment
Transparency-hungry Turkey eyes blockchain
The Turkish Informatics Foundation has launched a platform to promote and support the development of blockchain technologies for use in everything from banking and law to public opinion polls and elections.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Transparency-hungry Turkey eyes blockchain
Egyptian artist portrays soccer stars as saints
Proud Egyptians have been putting the faces of their soccer team on everything from T-shirts to Ramadan lanterns, but when an artist decided to paint them as saints, all hell broke loose.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Egyptian artist portrays soccer stars as saints