Kuwait bans unvaccinated citizens from traveling overseas Exceptions to the travel ban will be made for children under 16, pregnant women and certain adults with prior approval. Kuwait
Iran protests gain momentum despite deadly crackdown The protests that rocked the oil-rich province of Khuzestan have spread to other areas despite the government's iron-fist response and severe internet disruptions. Iran
Iranian intelligence says it busted alleged Israeli spy network Iranian officials said the alleged Mossad operatives planned to use weapons during riots in Iran and were arrested at the western border. Israel
Libyan militia leader sanctioned for war crimes killed in shootout The International Criminal Court is investigating allegations and evidence that Mohammed al-Kani's militia carried out crimes against humanity. Libya
One dead following building collapse near Cairo Illegal construction is a major safety issue in Egypt, despite pledges by the government to crack down on the practice. News Brief
Israel suspends fuel-transport deal with UAE The environmental decision to halt the fuel-transport deal with the Emirates created the first real diplomatic crisis between the countries since the signing of the Abraham Accords. Israel
Controversial cleric’s ‘modesty call’ to Turkish volleyball team bounces back at him Following a victory by the Turkish women's volleyball team over China at the Tokyo Olympics, the all-too-familiar debate on women’s decency and clothes raised its head when a cleric urged the players to observe modesty in dress and behavior. Turkey
Turkish soldier in Iraq killed fighting PKK The deadly attack took place in the autonomous Kurdistan Region near the Turkish border, and followed the deaths of two Turkish soldiers in Syria over the weekend. Iraq
Turkish plan to reopen Cyprus ghost town strains rapprochement with Egypt Egypt slams the Turkish plan to reopen the town of Varosha in the eastern part of the island of Cyprus, at a time when talks to normalize ties between the two countries have stalled. Egypt
Lockheed, Israel's Rafael team up to build laser air defense weapon Israel's Defense Ministry aims to field a ground-based laser capable of shooting down rockets by 2024. Israel
Iraq faces a new wave of COVID-19 cases amid great challenges The Iraqi Ministry of Health worries that too many Iraqis are disregarding public health guidance and refusing to get vaccinated. Iraq
Israel sides against Turkey in Cyprus dispute Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid said after his meeting with Cypriot counterpart Nikos Christodoulides that Israel is concerned over what it considers a Turkish provocative move in northern Cyprus. Israel
Foreign medical delegations visit Gaza to try to help fragile health sector Since the end of the recent war that saw Israeli strikes devastate the Gaza Strip, health delegations have been flocking into Gaza in the hopes of helping revive the health sector that already had been ailing due to the coronavirus pandemic. Palestine
Israel concerned over possible new Russian policy on Syria Israel is perplexed over the recent statement by Russian Rear Adm. Vadim Kulit concerning the interception in Syria of alleged Israeli missiles. Israel
Israel continues demolition of Palestinian homes in the West Bank Israel expanded its policy to demolish houses and facilities of Palestinians, including those funded by international donors. Palestine
Tunisians decry coup, while president's supporters claim 'second revolution' On the streets of Tunis, rumors and anticipation of July 25 demonstrations have been circulating for weeks. Tunisia
