August 2018

President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi recently approved a law allowing foreign universities to open branch campuses across Egypt as part of efforts to increase education levels in the country. Source: Al…

The Israeli and Palestinian civil defense agencies have more regularly been conducting joint first-responder exercises for handling traffic accidents after a horrendous collision on the West Bank last October, and…

Palestine's post offices are swimming in mail that Israel finally released after eight years. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Palestinians get ton of mail after eight-year delay

Since the Syrian regime has taken control of southern Syria, including the Nassib border crossing, hopes to resume trade and boost the economy between Jordan and Syria have been revived.…

In an interview with Al-Monitor, Libyan Economy and Industry Minister Nasser al-Dersi talks about the Government of National Accord’s new economic reform program and the challenges it faces. Source: Al…

NATO training mission is expanding in Iraq, but the mission could empower Iranian-backed elements in the Iraqi state. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: NATO training mission faces challenges in Iraq

Turkey's State Electricity Generating Company has been awarded the contract to supply al-Bab, in northern Syria, with electricity. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Turkey connecting Syria's al-Bab to its power…

The United States continues to cut funds that had been designated as aid for the Gaza Strip and West Bank, this time withholding hundreds of millions of dollars. Source: Al…

The latest FIFA decision to ban Palestinian Football Association president Jibril Rajoub points to the world soccer association’s possible shift in its actions toward Israel and Palestine. Source: Al Monitor…

Thousands are being sickened by water polluted with chemicals and bacteria in Basra, but the government has not taken action to stem the crisis. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Basra…