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Latest in Region
US gives Turkey green light to launch military operation in northern Syria
The latest developments came after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan telephoned his US counterpart Donald Trump to discuss the “safe zone” planned to be established east of the Euphrates River in Syria, as well as a number of bilateral issues.
100 killed, 4,000 injured in Iraqi anti-government protest, parliament to meet protest leaders
Iraqi public figures call on government to hold an urgent elections
Tunisians head to polling stations in the parliamentary election
More than 15,000 candidates on 1,500 lists competing for 217 seats
Egypt interferes to save a citizen facing death sentence over drug smuggling charges in Saudi Arabia
Despite that some social media users negated the possibility of an Egyptian intervention in the case, The statement said that the Ministry of Immigration and Egyptian Expatriate Affairs has reached out to a large number of Saudi authorities that asserted the case is still under study.
Al-Sisi affirms Egypt’s committent to preserving the country’s water
Ethiopia vows to make ongoing dialogue successful
Death toll of Iraq’s widespread protests raised to 18
Internet access has been shut down in most of its areas
LNA bombs sites used to prepare Turkish drones: spokesperson
Air fighters destroyed several sites in Mitiga, Misrata airports: Al-Mesmari
More than 200 wounded, 2 killed during Iraq anti-government demonstrations
“Exercise restraint in handling the protests,” asks the UN’s top official in Iraq
Arab coalition in Yemen denies Houthi’s claim of capturing Saudi troops
“Houthi militia propagates false victories,” says Yemeni Minister of Information
Iraqi PM accuses Israel of attacking Popular Mobilization Forces
Abdul-Mahdi hopes to de-escalate tensions in the Gulf
Protests spark in Lebanon against worsening economic situation
Banque du Liban aims to issue regulations of financing fuel, medicine, and wheat imports on Tuesday
Egypt seeks international support to end GERD talks deadlock
Egypt’s government fears that the Ethiopian dam will negatively impact its limited share of the Nile’s water, estimated at 55.5 bn cubic meters (cm), of which Egypt depends on more than 90% for drinking, agriculture
Somali militants attack an Italian convoy, US air base
Al-Shabab group, launched the first attack against the US’ base in Baledogle
Turkey shoots down drone near Syrian border
Two Turkish F-16 fighter jets had tracked down the drone after it repeatedly violated Turkish airspace, but which country the drone belonged to could not be immediately determined, said the ministry in a written statement.
Houthis to release 350 abductees, including 3 Saudis, under UN supervision
The Houthi National Committee for Prisoners’ Affairs (NCPA) said in a statement, that the 350 prisoners, which will be released, were on the lists of the prisoner exchange deal agreed in Sweden back in December.
Saudi Crown Prince warns of war with Iran
“A peaceful political solution is much better than a military solution,” says Bin Salman
Houthi rebels attack Saudi Najran town, capture thousands of troops
Saudi officials have not confirmed the claim yet
US air strike kills 17 in southern Libya
The United States said it will not allow militants to use a conflict between eastern and western-based factions around the capital Tripoli to protect themselves.
Iraq to open border-crossing with Syria on Monday
Iraq’s government recently called for the reinstatement of Syria’s membership of the Arab League
Hamdouk calls for removing Sudan from US’s sponsors of terrorism list
“The new Sudan… is not a threat to any country in the world,” says Hamdouk
Ethiopian President says cooperation between Nile Basin countries is a necessity not an option
Next meeting on GERD will be held from 30 September to 3 October in Khartoum
Saudi Arabia will consider all options in responding to Aramco’s attack: Al-Jubeir
UN-commissioned report on attack will be available fairly soon, says foreign minister
Egypt sends second aid package to Sudan
“The aid also comes in light of the Egyptian concern to achieve stability in the brotherly Sudan,” the statement stated.
Newly established Syrian constitutional committee to include 150 members: UN
Syrian government asserted committee ‘should be free of foreign intervention’
Three rockets fired near US embassy in Iraq
Iraqi officials claim rockets were fired from areas where Iran-affiliated Iraqi militants operate
Israel’s top parties start coalition talks ‘to end election deadlock’
Rivlin invites Netanyahu, his election rival Gantz to his official residence: Israeli media
Arab lawmakers in Israel back Netanyahu’s rival for prime minster
Israel’s President invited Netanyahu, Gantz for closed-door talks
Clashes in southern Tripoli leave 18 killed, many civilians injured
“Seven LNA troops were killed and dozens were wounded in the fighting that took place on the roads leading to the airport in southern Tripoli,” said the LNA spokesperson Ahmed Al-Mismari.
The Yemeni Houthi rebels warn Saudi Arabia of painful deadliest attacks
Abdul-Malik: there will be ‘no red lines’ in case of not responding to the truce
Tunisia’s presidential runoff: anger, frustration behind ‘unforeseen’ results
“Tunisians gravitating toward people from outside system to bring them what they want, whether it is economic improvement or social dignity,” says think tank fellow
