Economic meltdown hits Lebanese funeral industry With the economy in tatters, many Lebanese are struggling to afford basic funeral services. Lebanon
Juba mediates to solve Sudan crisis South Sudan stepped in the mediation along with international efforts in a bid to resolve the crisis in Sudan. Egypt
Israel to export border surveillance technology to Cyprus Israel’s military has extensive experience with border security surveillance in the West Bank. Israel
Egypt hopes new massive prison complex will improve country's image Cairo has opened a rehabilitation center for prisoners designed according to American standards and big enough to serve a quarter of the country’s inmates. While some citizens have hailed the move, other say it's meant to distract from the country's human rights record. Egypt
Iranian business fair coming to Damascus Iran is a strong ally of Syria and has significant economic interests in the country. By Al-Monitor Staff
Top UN officials urge Sudan coup leaders to reverse course New arrests have been reported as the United Nations holds an emergency session on the coup in Khartoum. Sudan
Despite failure to block new budget, Netanyahu not ready to retire After the failure to block the new budget, opposition head Benjamin Netanyahu embarks on a campaign to preserve his political alliance and his status as head of the Likud. Israel
Iran increases enriched uranium stockpile ahead of Vienna talks Indirect talks between the United States and Iran on the latter’s nuclear program will resume in late November after months of delay. Iran
Palestinians say no to work in settlements A local Palestinian organization launched a project titled “No to Work in Settlements” with the aim of employing Palestinian women entrepreneurs in the Palestinian Jordan Valley, away from their work in Israeli settlements. Palestine
Budget approval marks great achievement for Israeli leadership Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and Foreign Minister Yair Lapid succeeded in approving the state budget and must now turn to a series of other challenges inside Israel and abroad. Israel
Egypt, UAE play essential role in containing Sudan-Ethiopia crises US fears state collapse, regional spillover in Horn of Africa. Egypt
Why are Turkish-allied formations collapsing in Syria? Factions pulling out of the recently formed Syrian Liberation Front raise questions about the future of Turkish-backed rebel groups. Syria
US approves sale of air-to-air missiles to Saudi Arabia The Biden administration says the weapons are key to Saudi Arabia's self-defense from Iran-backed drone attacks out of Yemen. Iran
Paris climate accords to take effect in Turkey next week Turkey was relatively late to implement the global climate agreement, but President Erdogan felt compelled to do so following severe wildfires and floods this year. News Brief
Israel floats trial for new balloon-based drone, missile-detecting radar The early-detection balloon and radar are the latest in Israel's rapidly growing arsenal of missile defense systems. Israel
Iran marks US Embassy takeover amid soaring tensions "Death to America" was shouted by government loyalists, as the latest anniversary was held following state media reports about a "triumphant encounter" with US naval forces in the Sea of Oman. Iran
