Turkey: CHP Istanbul head ousted as court escalates pressure on Ozel The court’s ruling has raised further challenges to the leadership of CHP chairman Ozgur Ozel, who led the party to victory in last year’s local elections. Turkey
US sanctions network smuggling Iranian oil diguised as Iraqi: What to know The move come on the heels of the E3’s push to reimpose UN sanctions on Iran. Iran
Iran’s Pezeshkian meets Xi in Beijing as China, Russia try to stall E3 sanctions Iran’s president met China's in Beijing after the SCO summit, which backed Iran’s against international sanctions and condemned US-Israeli strikes on the country earlier this summer. Iran
Bahraini protesters clash with police over new Israeli ambassador: What to know Bahrain normalized ties with Israel in 2020 and has sought to balance friendly relations and maintaining calm among its pro-Palestinian population amid the Gaza war. Bahrain
Israel calls up 60,000 reservists for Gaza City op, but how many will show up? The mobilization of 60,000 reservists for Gaza City could be undermined if significant numbers decline to serve. Israel
Israel arrests Hebron mayor, launches West Bank crackdown: What to know Israeli forces carried out a series of raids across the West Bank, arresting several Palestinians, including the mayor of Hebron, amid reports of the possible dissolution of the Palestinian Authority. Palestine
Syria exports first oil in 14 years after sanctions lifted: What to know The shipment marks a major step forward for Syria, which has been embroiled in a civil war for 14 years and under Western sanctions for more than four decades. Syria
