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 killed or wounded in the Great Return protests.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Fatah slams Iran for funding Gaza Strip while skirting PA
Effort to thwart Iranian missiles 'futile' so far, Pompeo says
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
Hakeem Al-Araibi: Australian Interpol office alerted Thailand to arrival of refugee
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 of refugee
Can Russia, China cooperate on the Middle East?
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 Middle East?
Price changes for cooking gas puts heat on Gaza distributors
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 cooking gas puts heat on Gaza distributors
'Partners in crime': UK spies worked with Gaddafi against Libyan exiles, court hears
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': UK spies worked with Gaddafi against Libyan exiles, court hears
Voters elect first woman to local council in Aleppo, Syria
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.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Voters elect first woman to local council in Aleppo, Syria
Turkish court recognizes Alevi houses of worship
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 journalists face prison for exposing corruption
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 exposing corruption
More military expulsions appear imminent in Turkey
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 military expulsions appear imminent in Turkey