Egypt recovers new part of sunken ship from Red Sea Cairo is celebrating the discovery of another portion of a ship sunk in the Red Sea in the 18th century carrying a treasure trove of artifacts. Culture
Russia briefly withdraws from bases in north Aleppo, leaving SDF to face Turkey by itself Russia briefly withdrew its forces and its military equipment from two bases in Tal Rifaat, only to return to them in the wake of understandings with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces that control the area and fear the advances of the Turkish-backed opposition. Syria
Egypt, Ethiopia, Sudan trade barbs amid stalled Nile dam talks Egypt, Sudan and Ethiopia exchange accusations over the stalled talks on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, at a time when all parties are on alert to see whether Addis Ababa will proceed with the dam’s filling in the absence of an agreement. Egypt
Turkey looks to pull ahead of EastMed rivals in Libya Can Greece use its position in the European Union to tempt Libya away from Ankara’s fold? By Sean Mathews
Egypt says no friendly states co-funded Nile dam Egypt denied reports that some friendly states financially contributed to the construction of Ethiopia’s controversial dam on the Blue Nile. Egypt
No plans for full US withdrawal from Iraq, top general says The United States may be leaving Afghanistan but troops will remain in Iraq for the foreseeable future, the CENTCOM commander told Congress. Iraq
Syria gets new central bank head The last central bank governor was fired as the Syrian pound remains at historic low points against the US dollar. News Brief
Israelis clash with police in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv Police clashed with protesters in a religious neighborhood in Jerusalem and a mixed part of Tel Aviv. News Brief
Gold mining company to file $1B claim against Turkey over halted project Canadian mining company Alamos Gold announced Tuesday it would seek $1 billion from Turkey after mining concessions expired for a controversial project in the nation’s northwestern Canakkale region. Turkey
Egyptian foreign minister on African tour as Nile dam issue looms Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry visited South Africa today and will next go to Tunisia and Senegal. Egypt rejected Ethiopia's latest offer on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam. Egypt
Iran opposes interim deal in 'complicated' Vienna talks The Iranian negotiators appeared dogged in their demand for a full removal of US sanctions, rejecting reports that an interim deal is in the making. Iran
UN experts urge UAE to release princess who claims she's hostage UN human rights consultants have expressed alarm over videos alleging the 35-year-old princess is being held against her will. News Brief
Iran cancels Quds Day for second year in a row The pro-Palestine solidarity event was again canceled as coronavirus cases continue to rise in Iran. Iran
Turkey’s tourism sector fears another disastrous year Apprehension is growing in Turkey that its tourism sector, a vital hard-currency earner, might fail to recuperate in 2021 amid a new peak in the coronavirus pandemic. Turkey
Egypt, Qatar rapprochement picks up momentum Months after a reconciliation agreement was signed, relations between Egypt and Qatar remain shy amid small steps at rapprochement. Egypt
Anti-Netanyahu bloc gets second chance The vote over the Knesset’s Arrangement Committee has offered the so-called Bloc for Change a second shot at assembling the next government. Israel
