Iranian officials defend deal with China Iranian officials say they are still working out the details of the Iran-China agreement but defended the agreement on principle. Iran
On Israel with Ben Caspit Venture capitalist and former MK Erel Margalit: Israel at end of Netanyahu era
Turkish border province has created the country's largest potter's field to bury refugees A string of deadly incidents involving migrants has shaken Turkey’s eastern province of Van, which borders Iran and lies on a major route of human trafficking to Europe. Turkey
UN Security Council vote leaves one crossing open between Turkey, Syria The decision has closed another border point after weeks of disagreement between Russia and other member states. Syria
Bahrain upholds death sentences despite torture claims Pro-democracy activists Mohammed Ramadhan and Husain Moosa face imminent execution. Bahrain
First series of Fight Island UFC events wraps up in Abu Dhabi Several fighters of Middle Eastern heritage competed in the event without fans in the Emirati city on Sunday. United Arab Emirates
Israeli-Iranian couple welcomed nowhere, fights for their love Israeli Lital and Iranian Vinas are in love, but no country will take in both of them. Israel
US enthusiasm seems to be fading on Netanyahu’s annexation plan According to a recent report, the Trump administration is now conditioning its support of the annexation plan on a broad agreement on the issue between Blue and White and Likud. Israel
PMU pitches in as COVID cases surge in Iraq Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Units, including those of populist cleric Muqtada Al-Sadr, have plugged gaps in Iraq’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic as cases surge and well-known fighters fall ill. Iraq
Palestinian tribes in Hebron asked to help stem the spike in COVID-19 cases The sharp rise in the spread of the coronavirus in the Hebron district is blamed largely on weddings and public events, and the tribes have been asked to help stem the spread. Palestine
Jordan gearing up to reopen kingdom to tourism The government is hoping to reopen the country for medical tourism amidst growing fears of a second wave and skepticism about the health protocols that will be adopted. Jordan
Israel creates plan to develop, protect Sea of Galilee The Galilee Sea development plan aims to regulate the local tourism industry and protect the region’s sensitive ecosystems. Israel
Ultra-Orthodox threaten unity government over coronavirus measures Ultra-Orthodox Knesset members are threatening to leave the Netanyahu government over anti-coronavirus measures they feel disproportionately target their sector. Israel
Erdogan: Turkey on path to ‘unstoppable power’ in region Turkish president throws his lot in again with Russia and Iran in Syria, expands plans for influence in North Africa and moves to convert the Hagia Sophia back into a mosque. Turkey
Algeria reimposes domestic travel restrictions amid surge in COVID-19 cases Following the Algerian government easing several restrictions in June, the country has registered several hundred cases a day in July. Algeria
First confirmed COVID-19 case detected in northwest Syria The first case of the coronavirus in Idlib follows a veto at the UN Security Council today of a resolution that would have allowed aid to reach the embattled area via Turkey. Syria