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US warns Al-Assad following suspected chemical attack
Russia, main ally of Al-Assad, rejects US “delusions campaign”

Houthi targets arms depot at Saudi airport in Najran
Saudi-led coalition says Houthis attempted to target civilian facilities

Protesters continue their sit-in before defence ministry in Khartoum
Last week, the Sudan’s ruling Transitional Military Council and the opposition Declaration of Freedom and Change have agreed on the arrangements for the structure of the transitional authority within a three-year transitional period.

Syrian Army forces cease fire ‘unilaterally’ in north western Idlib
Syria intercepts rockets from Israeli territory for second time in 24 hours

Riyadh calls for two urgent separate Gulf, Arab summits
Bin Salman discusses updates in MENA with Pompeo

GNA announces receiving shipments of armoured vehicles, ammunition
Earlier this month, a Tripoli-based government spokesperson said the GNA was talking to its ally Turkey to obtain “anything that is needed to stop the assault,” including military and civilian help.

UN condemns violence against Sudanese protesters
Six people were killed including army officer

There will be no war, because no one can afford it: Iran’s FM
Iran says its missiles could reach US warships in Arabian Gulf

Yemeni forces backed by Saudi-led coalition kill 97 Houthi fighters
Seven drones carried out attacks on vital Saudi installations on Monday

Sudan’s military, opposition powers agree to 3-year transitional period
Final agreement will be reached within 24 hours

EU calls on warring parties in Libya for ceasefire
“LNA military attack on Tripoli constitutes threat to international peace, security,” EU says

Syrian opposition launches counter-offensive against army
European powers call for immediate ceasefire

Six people killed, 100 injured in gunfire in Sudan
Protesters say army responsible, military council blames “unidentified elements”

Al-Bashir might be tried for crimes against humanity: Amnesty International
Despite his removal, Sudan continues to suffer from human rights violations

Egypt condemns sabotage of 4 ships in UAE waters
Accident occurred near Al-Fujairah, outside Strait of Hormuz

Saudi police announce killing 8 alleged terrorists in Al-Qatif
Al-Qatif region has Shiite majority in kingdom

Sudan’s opposition to continue talks on power transfer with military
Similarly, deposed Al-Bashir will stand trial for his alleged role in coup that took place in 1979

Houthis start withdrawing its troops from 3 Red Sea ports
Unilateral move aims to pave way for political negotiations to end war

Israeli forces kill Palestinian few days after ceasefire
Thousands of Palestinians took part in Friday demonstrations

Around 65 migrants drown off coast of Tunisia
Boat capsized in Mediterranean Sea in deadliest migrant boat sinking in months

United States sends Patriot missile system to Middle East to deter Iran
‘We don’t seek conflict with Iran, but ready to defend US forces and interests,’ says Pentagon

Egypt condemns Baghdad’s market bombing
At least eight people were killed, 15 others wounded in suicide bombing in eastern Baghdad on Thursday

UNSC calls for ceasefire in Libya, Al-Sisi reiterates support to Haftar
Al-Sarraj calls Trump to stop foreign support to LNA

Jordanian Ministers resign in preparation for new cabinet
‘Move came to achieve upcoming period’s demands, overcome challenges,’ Prime Minister says

LNA urges troops to continue Tripoli battle in Ramadan
The Libyan National Army (LNA) urged its troops engaged in Tripoli clashes to battle harder and teach their enemies an even bigger lesson, Reuters reported. LNA Commander Khalifa Haftar was quoted as saying that soldiers should fight harder because the Muslim month of Ramadan which begins on Monday is a month of holy war. “Officers …

14 Palestinians killed, 47 wounded in continuous Israeli strikes on Gaza
Netanyahu threatens ground invasion in Gaza

Eight soldiers killed in attack on LNA camp in Sabha
Islamic State group, fighters of Chadian opposition carried out Saturday’s attack

Israeli aircraft kill 2 Palestinians in new escalation
Palestinian movements fired more than 50 missiles toward Israeli towns

Al-Sisi, Conte affirm necessity of eliminating all forms of terrorism in Libya
Talks included bilateral discussions, exchanging of views on several regional files

AU urges Sudanese military council to hand over power within 60 days to civil government
The African Union (AU)’s Peace and Security Council (PSC) allowed on Tuesday the Sudanese transitional military council to hand over power to a civil government within only two months, according to Reuters. The PSC said that the AU would deploy a delegation to Sudan in order to meet with all the political powers and the …