Intel: White House sympathizes with France in Libya row with Turkey White House National Security adviser Robert O’Brien on Wednesday expressed sympathy for France’s account of events in a Mediterranean naval standoff with Turkey last month over a Libyan arms smuggling allegation. Turkey
Jordanian court dissolves Muslim Brotherhood branch The organization said it would appeal the decision by Jordan's highest court. Jordan
Iraq to reopen airports this month The country is still registering around 2,000 COVID-19 cases per day, close to its highest-ever daily toll. Iraq
Seven security forces dead after plane crash in eastern Turkey The plane was conducting a surveillance mission in the Van province, but its exact mission is unclear. Turkey
Jordan plans to open schools in September amid successes limiting coronavirus spread Thanks in large part to the March closures of schools and universities and the rapid response by the Jordanian government to stem the spread of the coronavirus, Jordan is now cautiously reopening education in the kingdom. Jordan
Turkish defense minister vows to 'avenge' Azerbaijanis killed in Armenian attacks As clashes fare between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Ankara has warned Yerevan that Turkey will not let aggression against its ethnic Turkic kin go unpunished. Turkey
Islamic State recruit Shamima Begum can return to UK to appeal citizenship removal, court rules The Court of Appeal said Begum, who is currently detained in Syria, should be allowed to return to her home country to fight the UK’s decision to revoke her British citizenship. Syria
Israel compiles list of officials who could be targeted by ICC Israel has compiled a list of 200 to 300 names of officials who might be targeted in the future by the International Criminal Court in The Hague. Israel
Jordan's international airport to reopen in August Jordan has had relatively few COVID-19 cases, but some citizens are upset at the damage to the economy during the pandemic and accompanying restrictions. Jordan
Egypt accuses Ethiopia of stonewalling on Nile dam Egypt has accused Ethiopia of resisting making any of the concessions needed to reach an agreement on Addis Ababa's controversial dam on the Blue Nile. Egypt
Anger flares as Ethiopia announces, denies Nile dam filling has started Ethiopia has denied reports that the filling of its controversial Nile mega dam has begun. Egypt
Return of journalists to Egyptian screens raise hope of easing restrictions on media Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has reshuffled the three media bodies in charge of monitoring the performance of media outlets in Egypt, coinciding with reports about the return of prominent media figures that had been shunned in past years. Originals
Coronavirus crisis escalates bickering between Netanyahu, Gantz The coronavirus crisis and the dire economic straits only deepened the rift between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his coalition partner, Alternate Prime Minister and Defense Minister Benny Gantz. Israel
Tunisia PM's resignation sparks new political crisis Prior to stepping down, Elyes Fakhfakh was under investigation for conflict of interest violations. Tunisia
Intel: Democrats seek path for Biden to close Guantanamo Bay after obstructing Obama After years of obstructing Barack Obama’s efforts to close Guantanamo Bay when he was president, House Democrats have reversed course and are quietly trying to clear the way for Joe Biden to close the notorious detention facility should he win the presidential election in November. Congress
Saudi Arabia permanently cancels license of Qatar's beIN Sports The popular Doha-based sports network had been officially blocked in Saudi Arabia since the 2017 diplomatic row between the two Gulf countries. Saudi Arabia
