Libya says armed group forces production halt at major oil field Libya's state-run oil company says the Sharara oil field had just resumed operations before it was stormed by gunmen. By Al-Monitor Staff
Iran to execute man convicted of spying on Soleimani for US, Israel The Iranian judiciary has remained vague on whether information allegedly passed on by Mahmoud Mousavi-Majd had been directly involved in the US killing of the top general. By Al-Monitor Staff
Report: Iran builds fake aircraft carrier for drills The Associated Press obtained photos of the mock warship at a time of heightened US-Iran tensions. By Al-Monitor Staff
Turkish women rage against sexism with topsy-turvy tweets Ever since last week, Turkish women have been giving their male counterparts a taste of sexist remarks by switching sex in popular sayings or political statements. By Nazlan Ertan In Izmir, reporting on culture
Turkey sees success in Libya shaping relations with US Turkey and the United States reached "some agreements" on Libya during a phone call, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says. By Ayla Jean Yackley
Qatar to begin phased reopening Coronavirus cases continue to rise in the Gulf country even as restrictions are eased. By Al-Monitor Staff
On the Middle East with Amberin Zaman Gilles Kepel discusses his new book "Away from Chaos: The Middle East and the Challenge to the West"
Turkey rounds up scores of citizens with alleged Gulen links A majority of those arrested were active members of the air force or police. By Al-Monitor Staff
Shin Bet halts surveillance of coronavirus patients With Shin Bet head Nadav Argaman reluctant and faced with public objections, the Israeli government has suspended consideration of a bill legalizing the electronic tracking of those infected with the novel coronavirus. By Rina Bassist In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs
Iraqi Sunnis seek answers for those displaced in time of fighting Islamic State Sunni politicians are putting pressure on the Kadhimi government to determine the fate of Sunnis displaced during the fight against the Islamic State. By Omar al-Jaffal
Netanyahu thwarts risk of submarine scandal resurfacing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has apparently managed to distance himself from any risks of being implicated in the submarine scandal. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Netanyahu needs Gantz to win Trump's annexation go-ahead Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu must get his political partner Defense Minister Benny Gantz on board first for US President Donald Trump to endorse his annexation plan. By Mazal Mualem In Tel Aviv, reporting on politics
Egypt’s project in Tanzania refutes Ethiopia’s accusations The project to build a dam on the Rufiji River in Tanzania, which is being carried out by a joint venture of Egyptian companies, proves wrong Ethiopia that has been claiming Cairo is standing in the way of development projects in Africa. By Rasha Mahmoud
Israel seeks to bypass PA, directly engage with Palestinians After the Palestinian Authority announced its disengagement from the agreements with Israel, the latter has been working on opening direct communication channels with Palestinians, in an attempt to weaken the PA. By Ahmad Melhem In Ramallah, reporting on politics
Sharm el-Sheikh prepares for antiquities museum opening Egypt is getting ready to open the first antiquities museum in the Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh later this year, in the hope of boosting the tourism sector that has been badly affected by the coronavirus lockdown. By Amr Emam
AIPAC lobbies for US-Israel coronavirus bill to counter China Congress is quickly lining up behind an AIPAC bill to deepen COVID-19 cooperation with Israel while sidelining China. By Bryant Harris In Washington, reporting on Congress