Russia moves to shut Jewish Agency in Ukraine rift
Craig TaylorThe agency organising emigration for Russian Jews may soon be shut – drawing Israeli condemnation. BBC News – Middle East
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Jafar Panahi: Acclaimed Iran film maker ordered to serve six years in jail
The arrest of acclaimed film maker Jafar Panahi had been condemned by the Cannes Film Festival. BBC News – Middle East
Ukraine war: Putin to visit Iran in rare international trip
Russia’s leader has confined his trips to the former USSR since the invasion of Ukraine in February. BBC News – Middle East
Biden offers Palestinians warm words but deep rift remains
The US president brings words of support to the West Bank, but scant sign of political progress. BBC News – Middle East
The striking photo that will define a visit
A photograph of Joe Biden and Mohammed bin Salman fist-bumping has gone viral – will their meeting be remembered for more? BBC News – Middle East
Why Biden’s Saudi trip has proved so thorny
On this Middle East tour, the president must walk a foreign policy tightrope. BBC News – Middle East