Egypt restores Golden Shrine at ancient temple in Luxor The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced the completion of restoration works at the Golden Shrine in the Temple of Habu in Luxor, built in memory of King Ramses III. Egypt
Suicide attack thwarted as Iraqi Shiites celebrate Ashura While the history of al-Qaeda in Iraq and the Islamic State continue to haunt Iraq, the start of the annual Shiite religious mourning celebration was largely uneventful — though Diyala province remains problematic. Iraq
US charges Iranian over alleged plot to kill John Bolton This is the second high-profile case in two years where Iranian operatives allegedly sought to harm a US citizen. Iran
Analysis The Takeaway: Iran deal’s fate could again hinge on IAEA probe Hamas sits out Gaza war; Israel pursues Islamic Jihad in West Bank; Gaza’s eroding beaches; Turkey’s Alevis fear attacks; Iran trains Russians on drones. By Elizabeth Hagedorn , Andrew Parasiliti
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund acquires stakes in Egyptian state-owned firms The acquisitions help make good on Saudi Arabia’s pledge to invest billions in Egypt. Saudi Arabia
Iraq's Sadr calls on judiciary to dissolve parliament Populist Shiite cleric Muqtada Sadr presses on the Judiciary to dissolve the parliament as a preparation for early elections. Iraq
Kurdish diva brokenhearted but resolute in face of language discrimination in Turkey The "brutal" quashing of Kurdishness in Turkey continues to be state policy — even in entertainment. Turkey
Iran trained Russians on using armed drones, US intel says The Pentagon has warned Iran not to provide armed drones to Russia for use in Ukraine. Russia / Mideast
Oil prices fall to lowest since February The price of oil is bouncing near levels around the time of the Russian invasion of Ukraine since Saudi Arabia, Russia and other major oil producers agreed to a small supply boost. By Al-Monitor Staff
Comparing Ukraine with Gaza, Russia accuses Israel of hypocrisy Moscow argues that Prime Minister Yair Lapid cannot condemn Russia for alleged war crimes while attacking the Gaza Strip. Israel
Iraq to hold interfaith dialogue with Vatican participation Iraq has launched a new round of interfaith dialogues in the wake of achievements related to tolerance and the recognition of others. Iraq
