On Israel with Ben Caspit Israeli general warns: If Hezbollah attacks, it will be a nasty war Ben Caspit
For Arab youth, the future is in the Gulf The most recent Arab Youth Survey shows the United States is gaining ground on Russia and China as perceived "allies." By Week in Review
Egypt, Russia to hold joint naval drills in Black Sea, Moscow says Exercise Friendship Bridge 2020 will involve aircraft and ship-based artillery, Russia's Defense Ministry said By Al-Monitor Staff
Oman returns to nighttime curfew as COVID-19 cases climb Beginning Sunday, a curfew will run from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. through Oct. 24. By Al-Monitor Staff
Intel: US senators renew call for Turkey sanctions over reports of S-400 test Reports that Turkey continues to test the Russian-built air defense system have prompted renewed objections from lawmakers. By Al-Monitor Staff
Lebanon’s Hariri says he’s 'definitely a candidate' to lead government again The former Lebanese prime minister resigned last year amid anti-government protests, but now says he is willing to return. By Al-Monitor Staff
Intel: Turkish F-16s spotted on runway in Azerbaijan The discovery follows Armenia's allegation that Ankara has introduced combat aircraft into the Caucasus war. By Al-Monitor Staff
Algerian activist gets 10 years in prison for 'inciting atheism' Yacine Mebarki was also fined 10 million Algerian dinars ($77,400) after police found a Quran with a missing page in his home. By Al-Monitor Staff
Protests break out in Iran after death of famed singer Mohammad Reza Shajarian was a renowned singer and composer of classical music. He also notably supported the 2009 protests in the country. By Al-Monitor Staff
‘A slap in the face’: 9/11 families say US-Sudan deal would torpedo two-decade lawsuit The Trump administration has quietly reached an understanding with Sudan that some 9/11 families say puts Washington’s foreign policy objectives ahead of their quest for justice. By Elizabeth Hagedorn In Washington, reporting on diplomacy, regional politics, human rights
Saudi prince rattles Palestinian leaders in televised critique Former Saudi Ambassador to the United States Bandar Bin Sultan called for a new Palestinian leadership in the first two parts of an interview whose final portion has yet to air. By Daoud Kuttab In Amman, reporting on Palestinian politics
Attacks, 'unjustified' arrests mar security in southern Kirkuk Security forces continue to be targeted in rural areas of Iraq’s Kirkuk region as locals complain of "unjustified" arrests and yet another alleged Islamic State "mufti" has been caught amid scant reporting on the ground. By Shelly Kittleson
Nile cruises navigate river of challenges Following a monthslong hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic, cruises on the Nile River have resumed, despite some challenges to the tourism sector in Egypt. By A correspondent in Egypt
Christians make strong showing in Egyptian Parliament More Christian candidates are running in this year’s parliamentary elections in Egypt. By Amr Emam
How Egypt perceives Ethiopia’s ban of flights over Nile dam Ethiopia has decided to ban flying over the Renaissance Dam that it is building on the Blue Nile in a move thought to deepen the years-old conflict. By Mohamed Saied