Iranians vent outrage at continual blackouts President Hassan Rouhani attempted a formal apology to Iranians frustrated by blackouts that are only adding up to their daily grievances. By Al-Monitor Staff
Turkey’s anti-PKK assault leaves Kurds more divided Turkey’s unremitting assault against the PKK is destabilizing Iraqi Kurdistan, weakening the rebels on the one hand while bolstering support for them among disaffected locals on the other. By Amberin Zaman In London, reporting on geopolitics, minorities, human rights, culture
Israel to ship soon-to-expire vaccine doses to South Korea The Palestinian Authority rejected a similar agreement last month. By Al-Monitor Staff
Iran reports progress in talks with Saudi Arabia Iranian government spokesman Ali Rabiei said talks between the two regional powers will continue. By Al-Monitor Staff
Ethiopia informs Egypt, Sudan that second filling of Nile dam has begun Ethiopia accused the Arab League of "meddling" on Tuesday as Egypt and Sudan seek UN deliberation on the issue. By Al-Monitor Staff
Pro-Kurdish lawmaker released from Turkish prison after five-day delay Pro-Kurdish lawmaker Omer Faruk Gergerlioglu was finally released from prison Tuesday, five days after Turkey’s Constitutional Court ruled his rights had been violated in his detention. By Diego Cupolo
After gestures to US, Turkey turns to placating Russia Turkey is back to its balancing act between Moscow and Washington after a series of moves to win favor with the Biden administration at the expense of irritating Russia. By Fehim Tastekin In Paris, reporting on Turkish politics
On Israel with Ben Caspit Israel’s Diaspora Minister Nachman Shai calls for renewing dialogue with American Jews Ben Caspit
Iran accuses Israel of June sabotage attack on nuclear site After previous denials, Iranian government spokesman Ali Rabiei acknowledged one structure's ceiling was damaged in the attack. By Al-Monitor Staff
Bennett government fails first Knesset test Israel's new government has failed to win Knesset approval to extend family unification legislation often cited as a security issue. By Rina Bassist In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs
Netanyahu now in role of shadow prime minister Acting from the opposition benches as a shadow prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu succeeded in blocking the approval by the Knesset of the Citizenship and Entry into Israel Law amendment. By Mazal Mualem In Tel Aviv, reporting on politics
Gazan children graduate from Islamic Jihad’s military camp Al-Quds Brigades, the military wing of Islamic Jihad, concluded its summer training camps with the participation of more than 2,000 boys ages 14 to 17, who received military training simulating a confrontation with the Israeli army. By Rasha Abou Jalal In Gaza City, reporting on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Netanyahu-Olmert mudslinging splashes Israeli headlines The family of former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is suing former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert for saying they are mentally ill, but Olmert is standing behind his claims. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Iraq plans new city next to capital In order to find solutions to the chaos in Baghdad due to overpopulation, the Iraqi government plans to launch a new city next to the capital. By Omar Sattar
Syrian Kurdish authorities issue work cards for children The Child Protection Office affiliated with the Kurdish-led Autonomous Administration in Manbij has started issuing work cards for children ages 10 to 18, in a move it claims aims to avoid forced conscription by the Syrian Democratic Forces. By Mohammed Hardan
Turkish-controlled Syrian region faces water crisis The drop in the groundwater level and the drying up of some artesian wells have caused a water crisis in the city of al-Bab in the northeastern countryside of Aleppo, and many citizens have been struggling with the high prices of drinking water sold from cisterns. By Khaled al-Khateb