Turkey’s opposition claims millions funneled to US through foundations close to president CHP leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu claims President Recep Tayyip Erdogan plans to leave Turkey in event of election defeat. Turkey
Middle East states share condolences after Texas mass shooting Turkey, Israel and others refrained from commenting on the American gun debate in their statements. By Al-Monitor Staff
Sudan, Ethiopia blame each other for border violations amid Nile Dam dispute The border dispute between Sudan and Ethiopia may affect the crisis over Ethiopia’s controversial Nile Dam, amid fears of the situation turning into an armed conflict. Egypt
Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Syria embark on sand diplomacy Regional countries have decided to cooperate in an attempt to reduce the severity of sandstorms. Iran
Release of Syrian soldier accused or war crimes stirs protests Protesters rallied in the city of al-Bab, which is controlled by factions allied with Turkey, demanding an investigation into the release by the opposition-affiliated military police of a soldier accused of murder and rape. Syria
Beekeepers feel sting in northern Syria Beekeeping in northwest Syria, which was once a traditional industry, faces challenges due to the war and its repercussions amid a lack of support. Syria
Visiting Israel, Turkish foreign minister rehabilitates bilateral ties After two years of Turkish courtship, and with Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu now on a historic visit to Israel, Jerusalem is willing to rehabilitate bilateral relations. Israel
Robots take over Gaza classroom With the help of a team of local engineers, a school in Gaza City managed to create the first human-like robot for educational purposes using local tools and equipment. Palestine
Road plan could bring demolitions to Cairo's City of the Dead Cairo's City of the Dead may be in for a new series of demolitions because of a new road plan, but the plan is uniting heritage defenders in opposition. Egypt
Pilgrimage to Tunisian island of Djerba highlights ancient Jewish heritage The Ghriba pilgrimage is a testament to the resilience of Tunisia’s minority Jewish community, which dates back more than 2,000 years. North Africa
Qataris to receive visa-free access to UK, invest $12.5 billion Qatar and the United Kingdom have announced they will cooperate on energy projects while Qatar’s energy minister criticized Europe for “demonizing” oil and gas companies. Gulf
Egyptian Mufti warns Britain on threat from Muslim Brotherhood Grand Mufti of Egypt Shawki Allam, in a visit to London, made the government's case about the ongoing threat from the Brotherhood.. Egypt
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