Middle East Experience

At least 10 people were killed when a student opened fire on his classmates at a Texas high school on Friday, authorities said. “There are multiple fatalities,” the sheriff of Harris
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: At least 10 killed in Texas school shooting

In a wide-ranging speech, Erdogan encouraged Muslim unity as a force to defeat the 'occupation of Jerusalem, the violation of the rights of the folks in Palestine.'
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Erdogan: 'Time for us to take a physical stance on Israel'

The United States slammed the council's decision to open an inquiry after recent events left over 100 Palestinians dead.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Netanyahu: UNHRC backed terrorism with its war crimes probe against Israel

The West’s new activism on Syria is pushing Iran to adapt its approach, though its bottom line remains the same.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Iran maneuvers around gaps to preserve interests in Syria

Lawmakers in both chambers want to penalize the NATO ally for detaining an American pastor and signing arms deals with Russia.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Congress puts US military sales to Turkey in jeopardy

Iranian media outlets and officials are divided over working with Europe to save the nuclear deal, with hard-liners and conservatives insisting new negotiations will offer Tehran nothing.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Iran split over talks with Europe to save nuclear deal

Egypt’s army said Thursday it killed 19 presumed militants in the Sinai peninsula during a large-scale “anti-terror” operation. Egyptian forces launched operation “Sinai
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: 19 militants killed in Egypt’s anti-terror drive in Sinai

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said on Wednesday that a “breakthrough” had been reached in talks with Sudan and Ethiopia over a controversial dam the latter is building on the
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Egypt’s president Sisi hails ‘breakthrough’ in Nile dam talks

A new bill that would allow the Knesset to re-legislate laws struck down by Israel’s supreme court jeopardizes the independence of the judicial branch.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Israeli bill threatens courts’ ability to protect minority rights

Stefan Leser spent less than a year with Jumeirah Group before resigning in May
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: Former Jumeirah CEO appointed to head up Langham Hospitality