In the southern Iraqi province of Dhi Qar, activists say they fear they will be targeted by Iran-backed armed groups.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Protesters in Iraq’s Nasiriyah fear Iran-backed armed groups
Hamas sets some demands for elections, concedes others
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Hamas are moving closer to agreeing on election stipulations, but some conditions must still be addressed.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Hamas sets some demands for elections, concedes others
Germany urges Iran to respect ‘legitimate’ protests
Berlin on Monday urged Iran to respect the “legitimate” protests against a petrol prike hike, and open talks with the demonstrators. “It is legitimate and deserving of our respect
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Germany urges Iran to respect ‘legitimate’ protests
Haredim unlikely to compromise on religion and state political issues
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Haredim unlikely to compromise on religion and state political issues
Yemen's Houthis seize ship 'carrying oil rig', threatening country's shallow peace
The UAE have accused Yemen's Houthi rebels of seizing two vessels in the Red Sea..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Yemen's Houthis seize ship 'carrying oil rig', threatening country's shallow peace
Naftali Bennett: I will do everything to prevent a mercenary army
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Naftali Bennett: I will do everything to prevent a mercenary army
New scandals pour more fuel on Iraq protests
The popular protests in Iraq are still spreading, putting the government into even more of a corner.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: New scandals pour more fuel on Iraq protests
UN rights office says Israeli settlements remain unlawful
The UN human rights office reaffirmed its long-standing position on Tuesday that Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territory are in breach of international law, thereby rejecting the Trump
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: UN rights office says Israeli settlements remain unlawful
Protest-hit Lebanon assembly postpones session citing security
Lebanon’s parliament, besieged by protesters, said Tuesday it had indefinitely postponed a session that had been due to discuss controversial draft laws. “The session has been postponed to
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Protest-hit Lebanon assembly postpones session citing security
Conflicting death toll reports in Iran put the number between 90 and 200
As protests in Iran continue into their fifth day, opposition broadcaster Radio Farda put the death toll at at least 90, several activists have put the number as high as 200, while the government has
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Conflicting death toll reports in Iran put the number between 90 and 200