Rebel infighting puts more strain on hospitals in Syria's Ghouta In Eastern Ghouta, rebel infighting that erupted after the government forces lost control of the area has taken its toll on hospitals and medical facilities. Syria
Website helps Lebanon's migrant workers expose abuse Migrant domestic workers in Lebanon are not protected by labor laws, but a new website hopes to give them a voice to speak out against abuse. Lebanon
Palestinians optimistic as Jordan border crossing set to open 24/7 Israel has agreed to open the Allenby (King Hussein) border crossing into Jordan around the clock following bilateral negotiations with the Palestinians. Palestine
Hundreds flee battles in Raqqa Hundreds of civilians in Raqqa are forced to flee their city as the battle to liberate it from the Islamic State rages on. Syria
Egyptian students draw red line with Red Sea pollution A group of students at the American University in Cairo has launched an awareness campaign to stop pollution in the Red Sea and protect marine life. Egypt
The real reason Iran is pointing finger at Riyadh for IS attack Iranian officials have pointed the finger at Saudi Arabia as the culprit behind the attack by the Islamic State on Tehran. Saudi Arabia
Rafsanjani's son favorite in battle for Tehran mayorship Debate about who will succeed outgoing conservative Tehran Mayor Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has reached a fever pitch as the son of a former president emerges as the most likely candidate. Iran
Abbas eyes Merkel as Plan B if Trump fails on Mideast peace Should President Donald Trump fail to deliver his ultimate regional deal, the Palestinians could opt for German Chancellor Angela Merkel to take the lead on relaunching peace talks with Israel. Palestine
Turkish opposition struggles to unite amid government crackdown In response to the arrest of one of its deputies, leader of Turkey’s secular opposition party Kemal Kilicdaroglu called for a popular march, but the protest move isn't distracting critics from his timid response to the president's increasing authoritarianism and fraud allegations. Turkey
Influence-rich Saudis blow through Sunni unity Just a month after hosting the US president and the leaders of dozens of Muslim countries, Saudi Arabia apparently cares more about putting Qatar in its place than maintaining the alliance it built. Saudi Arabia
Meet Palestine’s youngest female mayor In face of harsh criticism, Yusra Mohammed Badwan recently became Palestine’s youngest female mayor, in the town of Azzun in the northern West Bank. Palestine
Turkey's economic interests dictate balanced stance in Gulf crisis Through analyzing Gulf investment into Turkey, it is obvious that taking sides in the GCC dispute could have a detrimental effect on Turkey's economy. Gulf
Egypt steps up efforts to extradite Brotherhood fugitives from UK With the recent terrorist attacks in England, Egypt is hoping Britain will change its stance and agree to extradite members of the Muslim Brotherhood, which Egypt considers a terrorist group. Egypt
Palestinian courts take a break from divorce during Ramadan The head of Palestine's Islamic courts has banned judges from registering divorces during Ramadan, citing hasty decisions made by fasting Muslims. Palestine
Netanyahu spearheads populist 'madness' Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has changed strategy, and instead of operating behind the scenes he is now spearheading efforts to adopt a law against foreign donations to NGOs. Israel
Pioneering program makes aerial survey of Iraqi antiquities Iraq, in cooperation with UNESCO, has conducted a comprehensive aerial survey of archaeological sites in Ninevah province to prepare for repairing and maintaining the sites. Countries
