The price of onions, the quintessential Turkish staple, has shot up days before Turkey's parliamentary and presidential elections, sparking outrage that may benefit the opposition and feeding conspiracy theories left and right.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Shocking price jump in Turkish onions makes voters' eyes water
As Astana trio meets in Geneva, questions loom over Syrian constitution
The formation of the Syrian Constitutional Committee has been mired by disputes and delays, though this stalling could be beneficial to Moscow and the Syrian government.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: As Astana trio meets in Geneva, questions loom over Syrian constitution
Mixed brew – Germany and Israel to create ‘70’ beer
A new brew that will be known as ‘70’ to toast Israel on its 70th year of statehood.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Mixed brew – Germany and Israel to create ‘70’ beer
Sara Netanyahu's lawyer: Fraud indictment is 'ridiculous and bizarre'
Cohen called the limitations on expenditures for the prime minister’s residence unconstitutional.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Sara Netanyahu's lawyer: Fraud indictment is 'ridiculous and bizarre'
The congressional fight over F-35s for Turkey isn’t over
Even as a US deal to sell 100 F-35s to Turkey moves forward with a rollout ceremony this week, lawmakers may deny the transfer of crucial technology needed to operate the jets.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: The congressional fight over F-35s for Turkey isn’t over
Why Turks keep billions 'under the pillow'
Amid waning confidence in Turkey’s economic prospects, many Turks have come to shun the financial system and keep their savings at home.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Why Turks keep billions 'under the pillow'
Germany's Merkel calls for solutions to Iran's 'aggressive tendencies'
She also voiced support for Jordanian concern about Iranian activity in southwestern Syria.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Germany's Merkel calls for solutions to Iran's 'aggressive tendencies'
MK slams AG for allowing Tel Aviv to ban gender segregated Chabad event
In a letter of appeal to Mandelblit, Smotrich wrote that the decision is a mortal blow to the right of religious people to live according to their faith and their way of life in the public sphere.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: MK slams AG for allowing Tel Aviv to ban gender segregated Chabad event
Iraq's Sadr calls for disarming factions after Baghdad explosion
After an unsanctioned weapons cache exploded recently in Sadr City, Muqtada al-Sadr is proposing an initiative to hand over to the state the weapons of Iraqi factions — beginning with his own movement.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Iraq's Sadr calls for disarming factions after Baghdad explosion
UAE TRA and Huawei host Seeds for the Future presentations
Seeds for the Future competition tasks students to develop technology projects
Source: ITP.net
Full Article: UAE TRA and Huawei host Seeds for the Future presentations