Turkey resuming domestic and international flights Domestic airline flights recommence in Turkey and international flights to 40 countries are expected. By Al-Monitor Staff
Fury as three Turkish lawmakers stripped of seats Three Turkish opposition lawmakers lost their parliament seats today over controversial terror convictions as the chamber erupted in howls of protest, opposition deputies banging on their lecterns and shouting "Down with fascism." By Amberin Zaman In London, reporting on geopolitics, minorities, human rights, culture
Intel: US urges anti-Islamic State coalition to step up financial contributions The United States and Italy convened a virtual ministerial meeting with members of the defeat-Islamic State (IS) coalition to discuss progress on the campaign. By Al-Monitor Staff
Israel’s new government promises Bedouins fast internet Israel’s new Communication Minister Yoaz Hendel is determined to offer Bedouin villages technological solutions for fast internet connection. By Danny Zaken In Ma'ale HaHamisha, reporting on Israel
Kuwait PM proposes drastically scaling back expat population Prime Minister Sheikh Sabah Al Khalid Al Sabah suggested the country reduce its number of foreign residents from 70% to 30%. By Al-Monitor Staff
Emirates, Etihad adding more flights after transit suspension lifted The United Arab Emirates ended its suspension of international transit flights on Wednesday. By Al-Monitor Staff
Iran experiencing second wave of coronavirus infections After reopening the country, the number of cases is back up again. By Al-Monitor Staff
Libya’s UN-backed government regains full control of Tripoli After capturing the city's airport, the Government of National Accord in Libya says it has regained full control of Tripoli. By Al-Monitor Staff
Egyptian state media accuses doctors of treason for speaking up on coronavirus crisis Egyptian doctors are speaking out against health authorities over increasing coronavirus infections and deaths among medical staff across the country. By A correspondent in Egypt
Elderly Turks furious over 'nonsense' lockdown Grumbles are growing from senior citizens in Turkey who remain confined to their homes as curfews are lifted for most other Turks. By Sibel Hurtas
The killing of George Floyd sparks controversy over African-Iraqi rights Ongoing protests in the United States over the killing of George Floyd have raised awareness among Iraqis about African-Iraqi rights in the country. By Saad Salloum
Will Moscow save the West Bank from annexation? The Palestinian leadership is looking to Russia for help resisting Israel's annexation plans. By Daoud Kuttab In Amman, reporting on Palestinian politics
Caution prevails amid anticipated resumption of Nile dam talks Experts doubt the resumption of trilateral negotiations to resolve the Nile dam dispute will yield results amid Ethiopia’s intransigence to begin filling operations in July. By Ayah Aman In Cairo, reporting on politics and culture
Egyptians returning from the Gulf face uncertain economic future While studies expect an economic catastrophe in Egypt due to the coronavirus-related recession of the Gulf economy and the resulting demobilization of thousands of Egyptians working abroad, some observers believe that the return of Egyptian workers will develop an efficient Egyptian labor market. By Amr Mostafa
Settlers lash out at Trump, spark war of words with Netanyahu Settler leaders are now attacking the Trump administration as they resist Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's annexation plan, which they fear will lead to the creation of a Palestinian state. By Rina Bassist In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs
The Takeaway: UAE official warns of ‘even more unstable’ region if Israel annexes West Bank settlements Highlights: In new Al-Monitor podcast, UAE Ambassador discusses COVID-19, Iran, Israeli-Palestinian issues, more; Echoing US protests, Israeli demonstrators ask if Palestinian lives matter; Turkey claims Antifa links to Syrian Kurdish groups; Oman risks brain drain with cuts; and more! By Andrew Parasiliti In Washington, DC, reporting on diplomacy, regional politics, national security