Family of imprisoned Saudi activist Loujain al-Hathloul worries after contact cut off Women's rights activist Loujain al-Hathloul, who has been imprisoned since May 2018, hasn't been heard from in a month. Originals
Erdogan transforms neighborhood watchmen into loyalist force Turkish lawmakers are considering a bill to empower the country's controversial neighborhood watch in what critics say is a ploy to give the president a vigilante force under his direct control. Turkey
Report: Some Jewish parts of West Bank to be excluded from annexation The latest Israeli media reports on annexation further deepen the rift between Israeli settlers and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Israel
Oman will make it easier for expat workers to switch jobs Under a previous order, foreign workers were barred from switching companies without explicit permission from their employers. Oman
Reactions to George Floyd murder reveal Islamist fragility in Turkey President Recep Tayyip Erdogan criticizes the United States for racism while pro-government media alleges that the anti-fascist groups in the protests are being supported by outlawed groups in Turkey. Turkey
Iran says it's ready for more prisoner swaps with US In today's Iran media review, Tehran says it is ready to exchange all prisoners if "the readiness is there from the opposing side." United States
A week later, Netanyahu calls killing of autistic Palestinian a 'tragedy' More than a week after the killing of Palestinian Iyad Halak, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu decided to condemn the incident and describe it as a tragedy. Israel
Kuwait to resume daily prayers at some mosques despite coronavirus concerns Mosques in residential and sparsely populated areas can resume daily prayers with worshippers in attendance, the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs announced. Kuwait
Turkey senses advantage in shaping Libya negotiations Ankara and Moscow might find common ground in Libya by bringing eastern and western forces to the negotiating table, excluding Khalifa Hifter. Such a prospect, however, would require pressuring Hifter’s backers. Turkey
Bedouins say Israeli police ignoring violence in their communities Some characterize the Negev as the Wild West because of the lack of law enforcement. Israel
Egypt, Italy to ink major arms deal despite human rights concerns Italy is expected to approve its largest ever military deal with Egypt despite opposition from some Italian parties. Egypt
Netanyahu connects directly with Israelis in new vlog In his new vlog, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shows once again that he is a virtuoso when it comes to using social networks to bypass the media and control his messaging. Israel
China shows greater interest in Syria amid pandemic, US tensions China is looking to increase its influence in war-torn Syria, and using the coronavirus pandemic to accelerate these plans. Syria
Egypt exploits Sudan-Ethiopia tension to advance position in GERD talks As tensions increased between Sudan and Ethiopia, Egypt quickly intervened to push Khartoum to its side as trilateral negotiations on the Nile dam hit a wall over Addis Ababa’s insistence to start filling the dam in July. Egypt
Classic cars find life after rust in Ramallah A Palestinian mechanic in Ramallah collects and restores classic cars, bringing relics of the past back to life. Palestine
Israel confirms first woman ambassador to Egypt A year and a half after her initial nomination, the Israeli government has finally approved the appointment of Amira Oron as ambassador to Egypt. Egypt
