Rocket lands near Baghdad International Airport, no casualties No group has claimed responsibility for the attack Monday. By Al-Monitor Staff
Israel's El Al airline seeking financial help to stay afloat Israel's airport remains closed and the airline has suffered from the downturn in global travel. By Al-Monitor Staff
Sanctions on Syrian government also threaten Washington's Kurdish allies While US and international sanctions aren't specifically targeted at Kurdish-ruled northeast Syria, the area is impacted all the same with trade practically halted and because of the sudden plunge of the Syrian pound. By Jared Szuba In Washington, DC, reporting on defense, national security, military
Erdogan links antifa to Kurdish groups Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told US President Donald Trump today that Kurdish groups in Turkey and Syria are working with the anarchist group allegedly linked to violence at otherwise peaceful protests in the United States. By Al-Monitor Staff
Intel: US sanctions Iran shipping line after humanitarian deferral ends The Donald Trump administration sanctioned an Iranian shipping line and its Chinese subsidiary today after a six-month humanitarian deferral period ended. By Bryant Harris In Washington, reporting on Congress
Intel: Congress pushes for Syria sanctions ahead of key deadline A bipartisan group of four key lawmakers renewed their calls on the Donald Trump administration to implement a stringent sanctions package on Syria’s Bashar al-Assad government today. By Bryant Harris In Washington, reporting on Congress
Aid flight arrives from Iran to Venezuela despite continued US pressure Economic and political relations between Iran and Venezuela continue to develop despite Washington's best efforts. By Al-Monitor Staff
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. By Al-Monitor Staff
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. By Amberin Zaman In London, reporting on geopolitics, minorities, human rights, culture
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. By Al-Monitor Staff
On Israel with Ben Caspit Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Amos Gilead, one of the most prominent and experienced intelligence and military experts in Israel, sees doomsday disaster if Israel annexes West Bank settlements.
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. By Al-Monitor Staff
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. By Pinar Tremblay
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." By Al-Monitor Staff
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. By Rina Bassist In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs
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. By Al-Monitor Staff