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Top News: Egypt Says Russia’s Intervention in Syria Will Counter Terrorism

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Jan 14, 2026

Voices from Iran: As rejection of government reaches all-time high, Iranians also wary of foreign intervention

If Trump is serious about peace, stability, and a lasting legacy, the path forward does not run through air strikes or transactional deals with a failing theocracy.

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Top News: Egypt Says Russia’s Intervention in Syria Will Counter Terrorism

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Jan 28, 2026

Trump’s National Security Strategy doesn’t downgrade the Middle East, it redefines it

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Kristian Alexander

Trump’s strategy is a sophisticated refinement of “America First.” For the Gulf, the implications are significant, but manageable.

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Top News: Egypt Says Russia’s Intervention in Syria Will Counter Terrorism

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Jan 13, 2026

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Oct 5, 2015

Top News: Egypt Says Russia’s Intervention in Syria Will Counter Terrorism

By EgyptSource

Russia’s intervention in Syria will curtail the spread of terrorism and help deal a fatal blow to Islamic State (ISIS or ISIL) in the war-torn country, Egypt’s Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry said on Saturday.

MENASource

Oct 5, 2015

Top News: Russia Violates Turkish Airspace

By MENASource

Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu vowed Monday to take all necessary measures to protect Turkey’s borders from violation after a Russian fighter jet entered its airspace in Hatay province on Saturday.

MENASource

Oct 5, 2015

EconSource: Saudi Foreign Assets Fall in August on Drawdown to Cover Deficit

By EconSource

Saudi Arabia’s net foreign assets fell by $6.6 billion to $645.5 billion in August, the lowest level since February 2013, as the kingdom liquidated assets to cover a budget gap caused by cheap oil.

MENASource

Oct 2, 2015

What if Libya’s Political Dialogue Fails?

By Mohamed Eljarh

The Libyan political dialogue process has missed yet another crucial deadline—September 20 was supposed to be the date when Libyan stakeholders should have agreed to a final deal.

Libya

MENASource

Oct 2, 2015

Top News: Iran Troops to Join War in Syria

By MENASource

Hundreds of Iranian troops arrived in Syria ten days ago with weapons to take part in ground operations in rebel-held areas of northern Syria, and Hezbollah is preparing to join the operation, Lebanese sources told Reuters on Thursday.

MENASource

Oct 2, 2015

Top News: Egypt’s Army Sometimes Operates Beyond Border to ‘Chase Smugglers’ Says Libyan Foreign Minister

By EgyptSource

Egypt’s army sometimes operates in Libya when pursuing illegal smugglers, Libyan Foreign Minister Mohamed al-Dairi has revealed.

MENASource

Oct 2, 2015

EconSource: World Bank Lends Tunisia $500 Million for Economic Reforms

By EconSource

The World Bank has approved a $500 million loan for Tunisia to help finance economic reforms and address the impact of two large attacks on the country’s tourism industry.

MENASource

Oct 1, 2015

A Close Look at the Changes to Egypt’s Ministries

By Elissa Miller

When Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi swore in a new cabinet in mid-September, several ministries were merged or abolished, and one new ministry was created. The Ministry of Technical Education and Vocational Training, the Ministry of Urban Development, the Ministry of Scientific Research, and the Ministry of Population, were each merged with other ministries, the […]

North Africa

MENASource

Oct 1, 2015

Top News: HDP Stage Walkout at Opening Ceremony of Interim Turkish Parliament

By MENASource

On Thursday, a collective protest by Peoples’ Democratic Party (HDP) deputies against President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was held at the opening of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey’s opening ceremonies in Ankara.

MENASource

Oct 1, 2015

Top News: Egypt’s Security Forces Kill Four Alleged Brotherhood Members in Alexandria

By EgyptSource

Egyptian security forces killed four alleged members of the Muslim Brotherhood who were wanted for their role in a number of attacks against police officers, Egypt’s Interior Ministry said in a statement.

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