Morocco sentences journalist Omar Radi in trial slammed by rights groups The court on Monday sentenced Omar Radi to six years in prison on espionage and rape charges he denies. By Al-Monitor Staff
Baghdad explosion kills at least 28 in busy Sadr City market The attack occurred in a crowded marketplace as residents were shopping for the holiday of Eid al-Adha. By Al-Monitor Staff
Oil prices fall after OPEC+ raises production limits The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries plus Russia agreed to increase production limits for some member states Sunday following a demand by the United Arab Emirates. By Al-Monitor Staff
Erdogan supports two-state solution, unveils new projects in Northern Cyprus visit Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced Ankara would help construct a presidential palace and new parliament building in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus during a high-level visit to the breakaway state Monday. By Diego Cupolo
Israeli firm NSO Group tied to high-level hacks A sweeping investigation found the names of world leaders, human rights defenders and journalists included on a leaked list of 50,000 alleged surveillance targets. By Al-Monitor Staff
Erdogan takes Taliban's warning in stride Turkey's leaders are brushing off the Taliban's warnings over extending its mission in Afghanistan. By Al-Monitor Staff
Iranians protesting water crisis killed in southwest Khuzestan province After protests, officials have promised to address the water issue in Iran’s southwest region. By Al-Monitor Staff
Ben & Jerry's to stop selling ice cream in Palestinian territories The US ice cream giant will continue operations in Israel. By Al-Monitor Staff
Saudi Arabia to require two vaccine jabs for international travel The Saudi government has made receiving the COVID-19 vaccine a requirement for its citizens to travel and work in the past. By Al-Monitor Staff
Erdogan's game plan for next election involves Kurdish vote As Erdogan’s dependency on Kurdish votes becomes more urgent, violence and other oppression against Kurds are on the rise. By Pinar Tremblay
Biden administration transfers first Guantanamo detainee to Morocco A government panel cleared Abdul Latif Nasir for release in 2016, but the Moroccan detainee remained at the US prison during the Trump administration. By Al-Monitor Staff
Fury as Israel’s Lapid redefines anti-Semitism Many in Israel were angered over a speech delivered by Foreign Minister Yair Lapid, who said that anti-Semitism should mean the hatred of any marginalized group, not just Jews. By Mazal Mualem In Tel Aviv, reporting on politics
Chinese oil companies fill void in Iraq As major Western oil companies reconsider their positions in Iraq, China is seizing the opportunities offered by their departure. By Salam Zidane
Can African Union revive Nile dam talks? After the UN Security Council expressed support for the African Union-sponsored talks on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, the African grouping is reportedly seeking a new round of talks to resolve the dispute between Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan. By Mohamed Saied
Hydroponic farm in Gaza has yet to repair damages from Israeli strikes Israeli airstrikes on Gaza in May destroyed a hydroponic farm established by a young man who had hoped to help the besieged enclave overcome the many crises in its agricultural sector. By Mervat Ouf