Iran nuclear talks make slow progress Wrapping up the latest round of nuclear talks in Vienna, the two sides are currently making progress — but issues remain. Iran
Israel’s Lapid scores political points with Gaza operation Israel's brief operation in Gaza was a military success, but credit to Prime Minister Yair Lapid for it is unlikely to win him the election. Israel
Gaza truce holding after three days of fighting Israel sees military operation against Islamic Jihad in Gaza as success. Israel
Since UN vote, aid still sparse in northwest Syria Since the UN approved six more months of cross-border humanitarian aid to northwest Syria, deliveries remain minimal and millions of people are in need. Syria
Islamic Jihad agrees to truce in return for prisoners held in Israel An agreement sponsored by Egypt, Qatar and the United Nations includes a cease-fire by Islamic Jihad in exchange for Israel releasing two prominent Islamic Jihad leaders in the West Bank as soon as possible. Palestine
Egypt to mobilize investments for climate projects ahead of COP27 The first regional forum organized by the Egyptian presidency of the UNFCCC COP27, among five forums aimed at encouraging investment in climate action, kicked off in Addis Ababa Aug. 2. Egypt
Who's to blame for ongoing assassinations in Syria's Daraa province? Assassinations of opposition and government officials and loyalists alike are proliferating in Syria’s southern province of Daraa, with the rival parties trading blame as to who is responsible for the spike in killings. Syria
Record number of Jews ascend Temple Mount on Tisha B'Av Marking the day when according to Jewish tradition both Jerusalem temples were destroyed, some 2,200 Jews visited the Temple Mount Aug. 7. Israel
