Son of Iran’s shah Pahlavi arrives in Israel on controversial visit Reza and Yasmine Pahlavi arrived in Tel Aviv on Monday in a visit that could further fuel tension between Iran and Israel Israel
Turkey's Erdogan opens half-empty financial hub in Istanbul ahead of polls Incumbent President Recep Tayyip Erdogan denies the country is facing an economic crisis, while attacking the opposition for making backroom deals with money lenders. Turkey
Palestinian President Abbas visits Saudi Arabia to ‘strengthen’ relations Abbas’ visit follows reports in regional media that a Hamas delegation was going to visit the kingdom. Palestine
Qatar’s takeover of Manchester United unlikely as Glazers plan to stay put: report An ESPN report suggests that current owners may want to hold onto the club and try and double its value. Gulf
Analysis Sudan turmoil throws wrench into normalization with Israel Sudanese leaders declared a few months ago that full normalization with Israel will take place only when a civilian transition government is established, now less likely than ever as military infighting continues. By Rina Bassist In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs
Sudan death toll nears 100 as civilians flee, power struggle continues Several countries have called for restraint after rival forces engaged in bloody clashes in Sudan. The Horn of Africa
Fresh Turkey strikes in Syria kill 10 Kurdish militants: Ankara Turkish troops have killed 10 Kurdish militants in a cross-border escalation ongoing since the weekend, according to the Turkish Defense Ministry. Turkey
Airlines suspend Sudan flights after Saudi plane hit by gunfire A number of Middle Eastern airlines have banned flights after the power struggle between the Sudanese army and a rival paramilitary group turned deadly on Saturday. Gulf
Israel in budget deficit in another fallout post Moody’s downgrade The credit rating agency downgraded Israel’s credit outlook due to the judicial reform controversy in the country. Israel
Egyptian lawyer sues Netflix for depicting Cleopatra as Black woman Many Egyptians are furious that Netflix's new series depicts its titular "Queen Cleopatra" as Black despite the ancient ruler's well-known Greek heritage. Egypt
Saudi Arabia boosts sovereign fund with 4% Aramco transfer Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman announced the completion of a 4% transfer of Saudi Aramco shares on Sunday from state ownership to Sanabil Investments. Gulf
Islamic State attacks truffle hunters, shepherds in Syria US forces reported killing a senior Islamic State official in Syria as the group's resurgence continues. Syria
