Following tape leak, Sadr demands Maliki quit Iraqi politics The escalating conflict between Muqtada al-Sadr and Nouri al-Maliki has raised further barriers to the formation of a new government. Iraq
Israeli army chief in Morocco for first visit The Rabat visit of IDF chief Aviv Kochavi reflects rapprochement between the countries on regional security cooperation. Israel
Breaking | Last Updated: July 20, 2022, 7:18 am Biden issues executive order on hostages amid pressure from families The executive order will authorize government agencies to impose financial and travel sanctions on those involved in the wrongful detention of Americans. United States
Egypt restores pharaonic nobles' tombs in Aswan To attract tourists, Egypt’s Supreme Council of Antiquities has launched a project to restore and develop the Tombs of the Nobles and Qubbet el-Hawa in Aswan, south of the country. Egypt
Merav Michaeli wins Israeli Labor primary Transportation Minister Merav Michaeli was victorious in her party’s leadership elections but has a long way to go to the Nov. 1 elections. Israel
Saudi Arabia, Egypt go in on media project ahead of COP27 Preparations are underway in Egypt to launch an international news channel after securing an agreement with Saudi Arabia to fund the media project. Egypt
Palestinians denied access to airport Israeli reports ahead of US President Joe Biden’s visit last week claimed Palestinians had been promised access to Ramon airport. Palestine
Assyrian family properties in Syria threatened by illegal seizures The numerous parties to the Syrian war are ignoring the theft and forgeries of properties of minorities in the country, including the properties of Syriac Assyrians who have fled the war. Syria
Iranian officials say decision is theirs to build bomb Iranian officials state that they can increase enrichment for a nuclear bomb but have chosen not to do so. Iran
« Ici, je suis un architecte arabe », Jean Nouvel répond aux questions de Gilles Kepel pour Al-Monitor
