Russia-Mideast space cooperation still waiting for lift off Moscow has actively resorted to a policy of diplomatic "spamming" — rubber-stamping protocol agreements to imitate the development of cooperation in the field of space. Russia
Iran condemns assassination attempt on Iraqi prime minister While many have speculated that Iran-backed militias were behind the attack, hard-line Iranian media outlets pointed the finger at the United States. Iran
Sudan coup leader says he will leave government after transition Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan shows no sign, so far, of reversing course. Sudan
Palestinian rights defenders hacked with NSO's Pegasus, report finds The investigation found one of the hacked devices belonged to an American citizen. Israel
Yet another Kuwaiti government resigns For the second time this year, a Kuwait government has submitted its resignation to the emir. News Brief
Turkey cracks down on speculation about Erdogan’s health Rumors focusing on Erdogan’s hospitalization and death lead to announcement of investigation against 30 social media users, but online chatter continues. Turkey
Israel’s Bennett hopes to outdo Netanyahu in relations with India Stepping into the shoes of Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister Naftali Bennett makes efforts at strengthening the bilateral economic ties and the security alliance Israel has forged with India. Israel
Palestinians in Sheikh Jarrah reject deal with settlement organization Palestinians in the Jerusalem neighborhood of Sheikh Jarrah are declining a deal that would leave them in their homes for 15 years on the condition that they pay token rent to an Israeli settler organization. Palestine
Cairo offers marriage prep course to young couples as divorce rises High divorce rates in Egypt have prompted Dar al-Ifta and the two ministries to organize courses for prepare young couples for married life. Egypt
Iraq's Sadrist movement in talks on forming government At a time when the Sadrist movement is seeking understandings with Shiite, Sunni and Kurdish parties to form a government, the forces rejecting the results of the elections are taking to the streets in protest against any Cabinet formation talks before the results issue is resolved. Iraq
Arab-Israeli party celebrates budget passage For Ra’am Chair Mansour Abbas, the approval of the 2021-2022 state budget is a political and personal achievement. Israel
Israel drills for possible war with Hezbollah Despite Lebanon's economic crisis and Hezbollah being unlikely to launch a war amid such a dire situation, defense analysts warn that war is still possible. Israel
Assassination attempt against Iraqi PM sparks fear of 'return to chaos' A drone attack on the residence of the Iraqi prime minister has raised the specter of continuing violence by nonstate actors in the country after elections in which Iran-linked armed groups lost dozens of parliamentary seats. Iraq
Tomb of royal treasurer under Ramses II discovered An Egyptian archaeological mission discovered the tomb of Ptahemwia, a senior statesman during the reign of King Ramses II, who held several positions, including head of the treasury and royal clerk. Culture
Neglected Egyptian nature reserve home to last pharaonic honey bees Wadi Al-Assiut's 200 hives of bee breeds that stretch back millennia draw attention from researchers for the health benefits of the honey they produce. Egypt
Egypt avoids taking sides in Sudan crisis While regional and international forces are pushing for a solution to the crisis in Sudan, Cairo is neutral between the civil and military components in an attempt to overcome the complexities of the political scene. Egypt
