Iran unveils new missile launching system Iran announces a new missile system in what seemed to be yet another message to Western leaders that the Islamic Republic will press ahead with its “non-negotiable” missile program no matter who is US president. United States
Turkey’s business leaders keep quiet as economic crisis deepens Wary of the government’s wrath, Turkey’s main business groups are staying mum in the face of growing economic turmoil while keeping tabs on the prospect of early elections. Turkey
Lindsey Graham, vocal senator on Syria policy, wins reelection The South Carolina Republican and member of the Foreign Relations Committee has both praised and criticized Trump's policies on Syria, Israel and other places. Syria
Facebook, Twitter, other social media companies fined in Turkey The Turkish government issued Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and other major platforms fines of $1.18 million each for failing to comply with a new social media law. Turkey
Rouhani: US election results not important to Iran Iranian President Hasan Rouhani called for whoever wins in the United States to return to "international and multilateral accords." United States
Drug smuggling, abuse on the rise in Iraq Iraq suffers from the flow of drugs from neighboring countries, especially Iran, through the marshes and other border crossings, and the spread among the youth has become a threat to society. Iraq
Lebanese brace for lifting of subsidies as conditions deteriorate As Lebanon suffers from its worst economic crisis in decades, the Lebanese are growing concerned as the central bank warns that its reserves will soon be depleted, forcing it to lift subsidies off basic commodities. Lebanon
Waiting for US election results, Netanyahu continues own diplomatic blitz While his friend and ally US President Donald Trump is busy with the elections, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu continues with his own diplomatic blitz. Israel
Crete at center of converging, conflicting interests for Turkey, Greece in EastMed Greece recently announced the creation of a new naval base on the strategic island of Crete, amid increasing tensions over Ankara’s activities in the eastern Mediterranean Sea. Turkey
Dozens of Palestinian prisoners in Israel test positive for COVID-19 As of Tuesday evening, more than 80 prisoners at the Gilboa prison in central Israel had contracted the coronavirus, according to the Palestinian Committee of Prisoners' Affairs. Palestine
Malawi to open embassy in Jerusalem The southeastern African state follows several other countries in placing its embassy to Israel in the holy city. Originals
Algeria's president hospitalized in Germany for COVID-19 Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune flew to Germany last week after several of his aides tested positive for coronavirus. Algeria
Saudi Aramco sees massive drop in third quarter profits The Saudi oil giant's slump is indicative of the crisis in Middle Eastern and global oil as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. Originals
Israel's intelligence chief wants next US president to continue Abraham Accords Eli Cohen told Ynet TV that Saudi Arabia and Qatar are "on the agenda" for recognizing the Jewish state. Israel
Bahrain sentences 51 accused of Iran-linked terror plots Investigators said the defendants received orders from Iran's powerful Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to stage attacks in Bahrain. Bahrain
Iran's supreme leader breaks silence on US election In his first public speech on the US presidential election, Iran’s supreme leader said victory by a Democratic or a Republican candidate will not trigger any change of policy in Tehran. United States
