Lebanon’s army finds more ammonium nitrate near Beirut port A month after the blast that ripped through the Lebanese capital, the army has discovered an additional 4.35 tons of the same explosive chemical that caused the blast. Lebanon
Intel: House Democrats want answers from Saudi ambassador over jailed female activists A group of seven congressional Democrats laid into Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to the United States on Wednesday for failing to respond to their repeated requests to discuss the kingdom’s continued detention of female rights activists. Saudi Arabia
Russia increased Wagner deployments as Hifter’s offensive faltered, UN report says A new UN report backs US claims that Russia sent more fighters to Libya as Turkey intervened against Hifter. Libya
Iraq TV station attacked by mob charged with insulting Shiite Muslims Dijlah TV was attacked after playing music during an event marking the Shiite holiday of Ashura. The owner, who has been charged with insulting Shiite Muslims, blames Iran-backed militias for the incident. Iraq
Turkey hit by ‘second peak’ of coronavirus outbreak A jump in COVID-19 cases, led by the capital Ankara, prompts new restrictions on social mobility. Dozens of health care workers have died, former government ministers have contracted the virus and doctors are warning that some cities could face a shortage of beds in intensive care units. Turkey
Iran prepares for a third wave of coronavirus outbreak Iranian officials have warned that the country would experience a third wave of coronavirus in the fall. Iran
Israel's El Al will operate first cargo plane from Israeli airline to Dubai Israel and the United Arab Emirates continue to work on flights between the two states following their decision to normalize relations. United Arab Emirates
Libya at ‘critical juncture’ as foreign sponsors defy arms embargo, UN warns UN acting Libya Envoy Stephanie Williams told the Security Council that foreign powers are fortifying their assets at air bases in the east and west of the war-torn country. Libya
Why Mediterranean tensions may not benefit Erdogan at home An equitable resolution to the crisis with Greece and France would be great for Turkey, but even that may not help the Turkish president’s approval ratings. Turkey
Intel: Macron makes appeal for Iraqi sovereignty in visit to Baghdad Iraqi President Barham Salih welcomes French counterpart as 'dear friend' of the country. Iraq
Farming study brings Sudan, Egypt closer amid Nile Dam crisis Egypt has agreed with Sudan to study a plan to grow crops together on Sudanese land within the framework of economic cooperation between the two countries. Egypt
Palestinians say not even caves safe from Israeli bulldozers Residents of the West Bank village of Farasin are living in fear of displacement after receiving demolition notices for their houses, tents and even caves. Palestine
Israel, India advance on Phalcon AWACS megadeal India’s Cabinet is set to approve next week a $1 billion deal to purchase two Israeli Phalcon AWACS. Israel
Turkey courts Hamas despite US pressure Despite US and Israeli criticism of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s meeting with the Hamas leadership, the relationship between Turkey and Hamas remains strong. Palestine
Israelis across the globe join anti-Netanyahu protests Israelis in 18 cities across the globe joined last week the anti-Netanyahu protest movement. Israel
Adelson set to buy US ambassador's residence in Tel Aviv Washington is reportedly rushing the sale of the abandoned US ambassador's residence in Tel Aviv to US billionaire Sheldon Adelson, adding another layer of solidity to the embassy's transfer to Jerusalem before the November election. Israel