Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Greece launch bid for 2030 World Cup Media outlets have reported that Egypt, Greece and Saudi Arabia are seeking to submit a joint bid to host the 2030 World Cup. Egypt
Security unrest sparks protests in southern Libya, threatens oil output The Libyan oil sector is once again threatened amid security and political turmoil, most recently with protests breaking out in the oil-rich southern region, which has been marginalized for years. North Africa
Palestinians claim social media crackdown following latest Gaza war A fierce attack has been launched on Palestinian social media content, as dozens of accounts of Palestinian activists, journalists and media institutions have been restricted and deleted in the past year and after the latest Israeli war on Gaza. Palestine
Islamic Jihad says Israel reneges on ceasefire terms, threatens escalation The Gaza-based group expects the release of prisoners, and calls on Egypt to clarify agreement. Palestine
Former army chief shakes up Israeli political balance Prime Minister Yair Lapid and opposition leader Benjamin Netanyahu are both worried over the decision of former Chief of Staff Gadi Eizenkot to join the new party of Defense Minister Benny Gantz. Israel
Israel allows West Bank Palestinians to fly out of Ramon Airport Israel will allow Palestinians to travel to Turkey through Ramon Airport on a pilot flight that may expand routes and numbers. Palestine
