Egypt's Ministry of Religious Endowments boosts its imams' media skills Media trainings aim to give Awqaf's imams better verbal skills — not only against extremist views but also against their rival Al-Azhar. Egypt
Lebanon protests also bring Syrians, Palestinians out onto the streets Many of the 1.5 million Syrians and 174,000 Palestinians in Lebanon are taking part in the recent protests. Lebanon
As Lebanese PM lays out reform package, protesters demand more Although the Lebanese government has unveiled a set of reforms to calm popular protests, it appears unlikely the proposal will satisfy demonstrators' demands. Lebanon
Trump hails Syria ‘breakthrough,’ lifts sanctions on Turkey President Donald Trump hailed an apparent Turkish decision to halt a military offensive in Syria as a major breakthrough and said now the United States was getting out. Syria
Trump administration scrambles to salvage US troop presence in Syria President Trump says he would leave some US troops in Syria to keep the Assad regime and Iranian forces away from oil fields; the Syrian Democratic Forces commander speaks with both Trump and the Russian army chief of staff. Iraq
Tunisia's 'poker face' president sworn in Tunisia's new president, whose stolid demeanor earned him the nickname "RoboCop," has vowed to combat corruption. Tunisia
Weakened US sanctions threat lingers in wake of Turkish deal with Russia Possible US sanctions on Turkey are looming as fighting subsides in northeast Syria and Kurdish forces draw back following an agreement between Ankara and Moscow. Syria
Following Trump’s lead, Putin gives Erdogan what he wants Even his greatest detractors in Turkey are complimenting Erdogan over winning US and Russian support against the Syrian Kurds. Syria
Erdogan still under fire in Iran despite Syria agreement While Iran's Foreign Ministry has welcomed the Russia-Turkey agreement on Syria, the Turkish president remains in hot water over the offensive he launched against Syrian Kurds. Syria
Why Israel should expand work permits for Palestinians In order to end the situation where Palestinians pay thousands of shekels to obtain work permits in an illegal manner, Israel should expand the number of permits and offer job seekers some hope. Palestine
Israeli-Arab lawmakers could bring an end to the Netanyahu era Recently elected lawmakers know their public won’t forgive them if they don’t put an end to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s rule and its incitements. Israel
Hamas signals alarm on Israeli efforts to recruit collaborators Hamas has launched an awareness campaign against what it says are Israeli efforts to recruit Palestinians as spies through deceptive online contacts. Palestine
PA seeks to protect rights of Palestinians working in Israel The Palestinian government is taking measures to end permit brokerage, which can cost job seekers half their salaries to work in Israel. Palestine
Russian military faces tall order following Putin-Erdogan Syria deal The Putin-Erdogan deal has the Russian military facing a number of critical issues it may not be comfortable with. Syria
Abbas rival Dahlan seeks role in Palestinian elections The Democratic Reformist Current (DRC), headed by dismissed Fatah leader Mohammed Dahlan, seems keen to take part in the Palestinian general elections, preferably on a unified Fatah list. United Arab Emirates
