Gaza factions increase calls to revoke US-UNRWA agreement Palestinian factions in the Gaza Strip organized a series of protests to demand cancellation of the framework agreement signed between UNRWA and the US to resume US funding. Palestine
Turkish lira drops to near record lows after Central Bank trims policy rate The move came following pressure from the Turkish president. Turkey
Is Brotherhood’s appeal for reconciliation with Cairo genuine? It seems the Egyptian state will not respond to the recent Muslim Brotherhood calls for reconciliation, despite pressure by the US administration to fix its human rights record. Egypt
Iran says 'remarkable progress' made in Saudi Arabia talks Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Saeed Khatibzadeh said significant progress had been made during direct talks in Baghdad between the rival powerhouses. Iran
Russia intensifies Idlib attacks ahead of summit with Turkey, Iran on Syria Some believe that the Russian escalation in Syria’s Idlib is either a prelude to a major assault or a means of increasing pressure on Turkey. Syria
In New York, Erdogan plays to domestic audience Erdogan's New York trip was mainly aiming to boost his dwindling support at home, yet the trip has apparently failed to achieve its main objective. Turkey
Bowing to Erdogan’s pressure, Turkish Central Bank makes risky rate cut Turkey’s Central Bank has delivered a rate cut long sought by the president, who's counting on stimulating economic growth to patch up his sagging popular support. Turkey
Two children die every week at Syria's al-Hol camp, charity says Fires are among the leading cause of death among children of suspected Islamic State fighters who are stranded in the al-Hol and Roj camps in northeast Syria. Syria
UAE, China discuss 'outstanding friendship' in call China is working on improving its relations with Gulf states, primarily focusing on development. News Brief
US Iron Dome funding holdup feeds internal Israeli political dispute Rivals of Prime Minister Naftali Bennett are using US delay in funding the Iron Dome defense system to present him as dangerously inexperienced. Israel
Will the next round of Nile dam negotiations produce results? Amid talks about reviving the tripartite negotiations on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, sponsored by the African Union, many question the possibility of their success given the repeated failures in the past decade. Egypt
'Arab Lives Matter' sweeps Twitter as 3 Arab-Israelis die in 24 hours Three murders in one day have prompted Arab-Israelis fed up with violence in their towns to demand action over social media. Israel
Egypt uses 'radio diplomacy' in Africa to influence Nile dam dispute The Egyptian government plans to increase the number of stations targeting Africa and the Nile Basin countries in order to promote the Egyptian position on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam. Egypt
More archaeological discoveries to boost tourism in Egypt Ahead of World Tourism Day on Sept. 27, Egypt opened the southern cemetery of King Djoser after nearly 15 years of restoration works. Culture
Activist twins say Time recognition shows 'centrality of Palestinian cause' The parents of Muna and Mohammed say the twins represent many other residents of Sheikh Jarrah who are fighting to defend their homes. Palestine
Iraq conducts airstrikes against ‘terrorists’ near Kirkuk The Islamic State is still active in Iraq, despite losing its territory in 2017. News Brief
