Government And Politics
Turkey's Central Bank intervenes as currency hits record low
The Turkish currency has dipped to an all-time low amid another anticipated interest rate cut later this week and after the S&P credit rating agency downgraded its outlook for Turkey
In UAE, Israeli Premier Bennet meets Abu Dhabi crown prince
Israel’s prime minister has met with the crown prince of Abu Dhabi as part of the first official visit to the United Arab Emirates by an Israeli leader since the establishment of official relations between the two countries last year
Satellite images, expert suggest Iranian space launch coming
Iran appears to be preparing for a space launch as negotiations continue in Vienna over its tattered nuclear deal with world powers
PM to make first official visit by Israeli premier to UAE
Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett says he will travel to the United Arab Emirates, the first visit to the country by an Israeli premier
Naftali Bennett, Ayelet Shaked
Cyprus EU Gas Drilling
Israeli foreign minister in Cairo to strengthen ties
Israel’s foreign minister is in Cairo on a diplomatic visit aimed at strengthening ties and shoring up a tenuous cease-fire between Israel and Gaza’s militant Hamas rulers
Turkey calls for Israeli 'sensitivity' toward Palestinians
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says he is open to improved relations with Israel but the country must first display “more sensitive” policies toward Palestinians
In major change, UAE workweek to be Monday through Friday
The United Arab Emirates says that it is changing its official workweek to Monday to Friday, a change that will start next month
Motorcycle explosion in southern Iraqi city kills at least 4
An explosion has rocked the center of Iraq’s southern city of Basra, killing at least four people and wounding four others