**Palestinians stock up on essentials amid surge in Gaza food prices**
October saw 'unprecedented' spike in cost of water, wheat flour as Palestinians flock to markets on second day of truce.
**Three wounded in new anti-Assad protest in Syria’s Sweida: Activists**
Protesters in southwestern city have been taking to the streets to voice anger at gov't over poor economic conditions.
**Macron visits Bangladesh to ‘consolidate’ France’s Indo-Pacific push**
French president says visit offers a 'third way' in a region 'facing new imperialism' as China's influence grows.
**Biden leads US tech executives in talks with business leaders in Vietnam**
Business talks held as Washington and Hanoi seek to deepen cooperation amid shared concerns about China’s rise..
**Cheap Nepal tea hits India’s Darjeeling tea sales**
Cheaper alternatives from Nepal, as well as rising costs of domestic production, have slashed demand.
**Why is China banning officials and state employees from using iPhones?**
Beijing is taking aim at Apple devices in the latest salvo in the US-China tech war.
**Few customers but plenty of cash?: N Korean restaurants remain open in Laos**
Restaurants should have closed and analysts say they suspect their only purpose is to 'launder money'.
**In conversation with writer Hassan Aourid on Morocco’s earthquake**
Intellectual says despite the scope of the tragedy, a strong government response and regional solidarity bring hope.
**Filling of Grand Renaissance Dam on the Nile complete, Ethiopia says**
The Egyptian foreign ministry condemns the move, calling Ethiopia's filling of the dam 'illegal'.
**How is Morocco dealing with the aftermath of its earthquake?**
Thousands of people are dead and many more injured after a severe temblor.
**EU summons Kosovo and Serbia leaders for emergency talks**
The bloc seeks to prevent an open conflict after a series of violent clashes near the Kosovo-Serbia border.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/22/eu-summons-kosovo-and-serbia-leaders-for-emergency-talks
**Guam prepares for possible ‘direct hit’ from Typhoon Mawar**
Residents are being urged to stay at home with the powerful storm expected to make landfall on Wednesday.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/23/guam-prepares-for-possible-direct-hit-from-typhoon-mawar
**Sinan Ogan endorses Erdogan in Turkey election run-off**
Third-placed candidate says he will support incumbent president in May 28 second round of voting.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/22/sinan-ogan-endorses-erdogan-in-turkey-election-run-off
**Greece heads to polls in first election since end of bailout**
Two main contenders are conservative Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Alexis Tsipras, who heads the Syriza party.
**Expats start voting in Turkey election run-off**
Polls recommenced for Turkish expats on Saturday, presenting regional divide and growing urges for participation.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/21/expats-start-voting-in-turkey-election-run-off
**Tunisia: Tourism dreams and violence woes after Djerba attack**
Kais Saied's government is working hard to minimise the recent attack on the Ghriba Synagogue, hoping to save tourism.
**Greek elections so far: All you need to know in 400 words**
A simple guide to the parliamentary election in the European Union country.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/21/greek-elections-so-far-all-you-need-to-know-in-400-words
**Haney retains titles with controversial win over Lomachenko**
Lomachenko's camp slam the judges after Devin Haney retains lightweight boxing titles with unanimous decision.
https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2023/5/21/boxing-haney-retains-lightweight-titles-lomachenko
**Tea or chai? Celebrating International Tea Day**
Across the globe, nearly all words for tea can be derived from the root-words cha or te.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/21/tea-or-chai-celebrating-international-tea-day
**G7 wants ‘constructive’ China ties, calls out rights record**
G7 says it will not block China's development but calls out Beijing for its rights record and territorial claims.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/21/g7-wants-constructive-china-ties-calls-out-rights-record