Iraq plans new city next to capital In order to find solutions to the chaos in Baghdad due to overpopulation, the Iraqi government plans to launch a new city next to the capital. Iraq
Syrian Kurdish authorities issue work cards for children The Child Protection Office affiliated with the Kurdish-led Autonomous Administration in Manbij has started issuing work cards for children ages 10 to 18, in a move it claims aims to avoid forced conscription by the Syrian Democratic Forces. Syria
Turkish-controlled Syrian region faces water crisis The drop in the groundwater level and the drying up of some artesian wells have caused a water crisis in the city of al-Bab in the northeastern countryside of Aleppo, and many citizens have been struggling with the high prices of drinking water sold from cisterns. Syria
US Embassy, Ain al-Asad base targeted in Iraq as militias up tension Following the US strike on militias' bases last week, the US Embassy and Ain al-Asad base were targeted by a drone and rockets. Iraq
Pro-Iran militias increase attacks, rhetoric against foreign troops Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi has called on the United States and Iran "to avoid settling scores in Iraq." Iraq
Italians build Gaza’s largest sports park The Gaza Strip will have a huge recreational sports project, which includes one of the largest skateboard tracks in the Middle East. Palestine
The bizarre case of 'blank votes' in Iran's elections In the face of an embarrassing record number of invalid votes cast in the latest elections, Iran's leadership continues to either look the other way or scramble for a justification. Iran
Egypt-Turkey economic ties so far unaffected by political differences Despite the ongoing political differences between Egypt and Turkey, Cairo remains Ankara’s largest trading partner in the African continent. Egypt
Israel demolishes facilities in Silwan, Jerusalem Israel has prioritized the evacuation and demolition of Palestinian homes in the town of Silwan in Jerusalem, in favor of settlement projects, but it measures the Palestinian and international reactions before moving forward with its plans, fearing a repetition of the Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood scenario. Palestine
Israel, Hamas edge toward agreement on mechanism for Qatari aid money Talks on prisoner exchange and border restrictions complicated by Hamas resumption of incendiary balloon attacks. Israel
Yoga for Gaza paramedics raises controversy A social club in Gaza has organized a one-time event to give a yoga session for paramedics who suffered psychological trauma during the latest Israel escalation. Palestine
Hamas launches military summer camps for Gaza youth Hamas’ military wing launched its military summer camps less than two months after Israel launched its aggression against the Gaza Strip. Palestine
Jerusalem bilingual school promotes coexistence A bicultural school in Jerusalem has put the political conflict aside and is building a better future for Arab and Jewish students. Palestine
US Treasury Department removes Iranians from designated individuals list A Treasury official told Reuters the move was unrelated to the talks on Iran's nuclear program. The Biden administration also removed some Iranian citizens from the list in June. Iran
Is UN last diplomatic stop in Nile dam dispute? Egypt makes case to Security Council that without an agreement, the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam threatens peace and security in the region. Egypt
Erdogan: Turkey will continue oil exploration in disputed eastern Mediterranean Turkey's president may be upping the ante against Greece, Cyprus and the European Union. Turkey
