Rockets hit Baghdad's Green Zone as lawmakers gather to select Iraq's president As lawmakers were preparing to select the country's president, several rockets hit the area around the parliament building. Iraq
Palestinian man decapitated over sexual orientation in the West Bank Palestinians were shocked at the gruesome killing of a young Palestinian gay man, whose body was found decapitated near the city of Hebron in the West Bank. Palestine
Egypt seeks to produce cotton that resists drought better Ahead of the COP27, Egypt and Uzbekistan hope to cooperate in producing cotton varieties resistant to unfavorable climate conditions. Egypt
Israel on high alert over clashes in east Jerusalem Tensions in the West Bank and in the east Jerusalem Shuafat refugee camp are quickly spreading to many other locations, with violent clashes between Palestinians and Israeli troops. Israel
Can coffee be grown in Egypt? Decades of experiments have proven that coffee crops can be grown on Egyptian soil. Egypt
Rights groups under attack for defending women in Gaza Women’s rights organizations in Gaza supported two young women who escaped their father’s violence, prompting an incitement campaign against these organizations due to the conservative nature of Gazan society. Palestine
Analysis The Takeaway: Congress weighs action against Saudi Arabia after OPEC+ cut Plus, behind the scenes of the Israel-Lebanon maritime deal; Gaza’s female students reject the veil; Egyptian students protest dress codes; Egypt shelves Russian MIR payment system; West Bank violence escalates. By Elizabeth Hagedorn , Andrew Parasiliti
Iran's Khamenei tells officials to 'act on their duties' amid ongoing protests Hours after Iran's supreme leader renewed his order for measures against protesters, Iranians took to the streets in several cities once again, calling for the overthrow of the Islamic Republic. Iran
EU warns Turkey on ties with Russia ahead of Erdogan-Putin meeting The European Commission’s annual report on Turkey criticizes Ankara for increasing trade and financial relations with Russia, inviting Russian oligarchs to the country and undermining EU sanctions against Russia. Turkey
Iran wants to use national currencies with Caspian states At the Caspian Economic Forum, Iran promoted the idea, which would allow it to evade international financial sanctions. Iran