House Democrats urge cuts to Egypt's military aid over rights abuses The Biden administration will soon decide whether to restrict part of the United States’ annual military assistance to Egypt for the third year in a row. Egypt
Lebanon minister calls for banning of 'Barbie' movie The Hezbollah-backed politician accused the film of promoting homosexuality, among other things, amid rising anti-LGBTQ sentiment in the region. "Barbie" is scheduled to be released in the Gulf this week. Lebanon
Syria's Assad 'wins big' in UN deal reviving aid to rebel-held northwest Aid deliveries will resume to opposition-held northwestern Syria after the United Nations and the Syrian government suddenly agreed to revive the humanitarian pipeline for six months. Syria
Iran executes five men for gang rape Drug-related executions are particularly on the rise in Iran, despite international criticism of Iran’s legal system. Iran
UAE's ADNOC to expand gas processing with $3.6 billion contract ADNOC Gas announced it would award the contract to a joint venture between ADQ state-fund-owned National Petroleum Construction Company and Spain’s Tecnicas Reunidas. United Arab Emirates
Iran says daily oil output to hit 3.5M barrels in September Iran's oil output will reach 3.5 million barrels per day by Sep. 22, the state-run news agency reports. Iran
Iran claims to develop technology for supersonic cruise missile The announcement comes amid military tensions between Iran and the United States. Iran
Analysis Israel vows to 'return Lebanon to Stone Age' if Hezbollah starts war In a video message, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant voiced Israeli concerns over the tent erected by Hezbollah near the border with Lebanon and other provocations by the group. By Rina Bassist In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs
Analysis After Saudi drone deal, Turkey’s defense industry eyes record export year Turkey’s military exports could hit a record $7.5 billion this year after a major deal with Saudi Arabia. By Eray Gorgulu
UK, Turkey to set up joint center to control illegal migration The British government's migration policy is under increasing scrutiny from the opposition Labour Party as well as international civic groups that accuse the state of mistreating irregular migrants. Turkey