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Relations between the Palestinian Authority and Iran have taken another bad turn, with a top Fatah official accusing Iran of worsening the Palestinian division by financially “adopting” families of Gazans…

Calls on Security Council to renew sanctions on ballistic missiles, arms embargo. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Effort to thwart Iranian missiles 'futile' so far, Pompeo says

Department of Home Affairs confirms alert came from Australia but cannot explain how red notice was issued.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: Hakeem Al-Araibi: Australian Interpol office alerted Thailand to arrival…

Russia and China seek to reinforce cooperation over the Middle East, but each approaches the region with its own rationale. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Can Russia, China cooperate on…

The Ministry of Finance in the Gaza Strip unilaterally decided to float the price of cooking gas, setting a new economic precedent. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Price changes for…

Lawyers say British officials indicated willingness to 'engage in covert operations outside the rule of law' and 'turn a blind eye to torture'.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: 'Partners in crime':…

Local elections were held recently in the Free Syrian Army-held town of Ain Jara, where more women voted than men and a female candidate was elected to the local council.…

Turkey’s Alevi community awaits the government’s response to a landmark court ruling recognizing their houses of worship. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Turkish court recognizes Alevi houses of worship

Jordanian rights activists are growing more concerned about the amended cybercrime law that includes a loose definition of hate speech. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Jordanian journalists face prison for…

The Turkish government is investigating some 15,000 more military members suspected of being connected with the Gulenist movement, and 4,000 may be ousted soon. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: More…