Ahead of COP27, Democrats push Biden to confront Egypt on human rights A group of lawmakers want President Joe Biden to use the climate conference to press Egypt for improvements in its dire human rights record. By Elizabeth Hagedorn In Washington, reporting on diplomacy, regional politics, human rights
Analysis Explainer: Kahanism, far-right ideology linked to Netanyahu’s election win Religious Zionism politician Itamar Ben Gvir has been linked to the late American-Israeli firebrand Meir Kahane, who called for the expulsion of Arabs from Israel. By Adam Lucente In New York City, reporting on regional news, militancy, climate change
Russia returns to Ukraine grain deal, easing food crisis fears Russia announces its return to the Ukraine grain deal after intense diplomatic traffic between Ankara and Moscow, mitigating concerns over a food crisis until the deal expires late November. By Ezgi Akin In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO
Erdogan floats referendum on headscarf, 'family institution' The Turkish president has said public could be canvassed on changes to protect what he called family values and the rights of women who wear headscarves. By Andrew Wilks
Breaking | Last Updated: 02/11/2022 15:39 US says North Korea shipping weapons to Russia via Middle East The White House said it will consult with allies on next steps, including at the United Nations. Russia / Mideast
Another bank held up in Lebanon despite heightened security Two more angry Lebanese depositors have taken guns into their banks to demand their trapped savings. By Al-Monitor Staff
Lapid’s camp loses Israeli general elections Looking back, Prime Minister Yair Lapid did not really do whatever was needed to consolidate the center-left camp and prepare it for the elections. By Mazal Mualem In Tel Aviv, reporting on politics