Hamas's message was that the calm along the border with the Gaza Strip won’t last.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Hamas launches missiles toward the sea ‘in warning to Israel’
COVID-19 could make fourth elections costlier than ever before
Should the country face elections in November, it’s possible the economy will lose two work days, not just one.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: COVID-19 could make fourth elections costlier than ever before
Kuwait could deport 360,00 expats to address ‘demographic imbalances’
As many as 360,000 expatriates will permanently leave Kuwait in the short-term, according to media reports published Sunday..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Kuwait could deport 360,00 expats to address ‘demographic imbalances’
Greece calls on Turkey to stop renewed gas exploration activities in East Med
As Turkish vessels are dispatched near Greek territorial waters, analysts say tensions in the eastern Mediterranean Sea could quickly escalate if leaders on both sides do not reengage in diplomatic talks.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Greece calls on Turkey to stop renewed gas exploration activities in East Med
Israeli plastic surgeons: Mask-wearing does not cause ear protrusions
The surgeons explain that the ear canal stops developing at age 6 and therefore there is no reason for "its structure to change following the pressure of a rubber band or lanyard."
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Israeli plastic surgeons: Mask-wearing does not cause ear protrusions
Istanbul's Hagia Sophia holds first Friday prayers since reconversion to mosque
Is Turkey's reconversion of the Hagia Sophia into a mosque a politically expedient decision or part of Turkey’s growing global assertiveness?
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Istanbul's Hagia Sophia holds first Friday prayers since reconversion to mosque
Nile dispute no closer to being resolved, despite African Union mediation
Agreement between Ethiopia, Egypt offers prospect of more talks but no clear pathway to resolution.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Nile dispute no closer to being resolved, despite African Union mediation
German woman kidnapped in Baghdad freed in Iraqi operation
German national Hella Mewis, who was abducted outside of her office in Baghdad on Monday evening, was freed in an operation carried out by Iraqi security forces.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: German woman kidnapped in Baghdad freed in Iraqi operation
Intel: Russia may be reinforcing Libya’s Sirte ahead of expected offensive
The US military has released new aerial surveillance images purporting to show additional Russian military equipment in Libya in the latest sign the Kremlin may be gearing up to help Gen. Khalifa Hifter defend the strategic city of Sirte.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Intel: Russia may be reinforcing Libya’s Sirte ahead of expected offensive
Rockets hit Iraqi base used by coalition troops, no casualties
The attack came as the US-led coalition prepares to hand over the base to Iraqi security forces.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Rockets hit Iraqi base used by coalition troops, no casualties