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Policy changes will not stop farmer protests in Turkey
Farmers are highlighting the chasm between farm gate and consumer prices as government agricultural policy is in flux
TurkeyRussia will push Israel on security of forces in Syria
Moscow has issued strong statements against a recent Israeli strike near a base housing Russian forces in Syria
IsraelSaudi asset sales will help offset low oil prices
The country's sovereign wealth fund sold two assets, while the government adjusts the priorities for NEOM, a new city
Saudi ArabiaIran will discuss its nuclear activities with the UN
The head of the UN nuclear watchdog opened talks with Iran’s foreign minister today
IranProspects for Egypt in 2025
Egypt is playing an assertive role in dealing with an array of regional issues, while the economy is a major priority
EgyptIncoming US appointees will embolden Israel’s settlers
US President-elect Donald Trump announced two significant appointments of relevance to the Middle East
IsraelAlgerian-European trade ties may remain fractious
Algeria has decided to resume trade with Spain, while talks are still likely on the EU-Algerian Association Agreement
AlgeriaQatar will focus on raising its global profile
A series of appointments to state agencies and a cabinet reshuffle were announced yesterday
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