Iran to close public offices as temperatures pass 105 F: What to know Iranian officials are seeking to reduce public energy consumption as water levels decrease throughout the country and power cuts persist. Iran
At least two dead, hundreds displaced as wildfires rage across Turkey Fire crews are battling to contain six fires across several Turkish provinces that have also displaced thousands on the Aegean coast. Turkey
Turkey closes livestock markets amid foot-and-mouth disease outbreak: What to know The Agriculture Ministry has closed all livestock markets to prevent spread of the disease while vaccination efforts are underway. Turkey
Live Updates Wildfire spreads around Jerusalem as Israel asks Italy, Greece for help Several communities have already been evacuated over the fires blazing in the environs of Jerusalem and along Highway 1. Israel
Analysis Amid US rift and Saudi rivalry, UAE offers Zelenskyy economic lifeline By Jennifer Gnana In Dubai, reporting on Gulf energy policy and politics
Saudi Arabia partners with Senegal on railway, desalination plant The UAE, Israel and Turkey have also upped their engagement with African states in recent years. Saudi Arabia
With warming of diplomatic ties, Israel, Turkey expect bilateral trade boom Now that diplomatic relations have improved, Israel hopes to increase and expand its exportations to Turkey in fields such as water treatment, smart agriculture and energy. Israel
Palestinian female tractor driver turns heads in West Bank Ettihad Ayyad, a Palestinian woman who has farmland in Jericho, recently became the first Palestinian woman to obtain a tractor driver’s license. Palestine
Iranian satellite to help agricultural production, disaster management Iran experiences water issues due to inefficiency, drought and other factors, and this relates to the agricultural sector as well as sandstorms. Iran
Syrian jihadi group charges farmers for irrigation amid water crisis The water resources directorate of the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham-affiliated Salvation Government has imposed fees for irrigation as part of a project to rehabilitate water stations in al-Roj Plain in Idlib. Syria
Water crisis threatens millions with thirst in Tunisia Tunisian President Kais Saied has called on the government to immediately address the water crisis in the country, where millions who rely on agriculture are facing the threat of thirst amid repeated water cuts and the disruption of work of the concerned institutions. North Africa
Israel tightens ties with Uzbekistan The recently signed agreement over Uzbeki nursing staff traveling to Israel only highlights the rapid growth in economic, diplomatic and cultural relations between the two countries. Israel
Lebanese initiative to support struggling zaatar producers Small-scale producers in Lebanon are struggling to stay in business due to harsh economic conditions, but projects like Mazeej are helping them to turn things around for the better. Lebanon
Gazan inventors produce wood vinegar to help farmers Two Gazans have manufactured a device to extract wood vinegar from trees, a material that is promising for treating soil issues in the Gaza Strip. Palestine
African Union chief says Israel has role to play in Africa Participating at the OECD Africa Forum, African Union Chief and President of Senegal Macky Sall acknowledged Israel’s engagement in Africa, especially on the backdrop of the crisis generated by the Ukraine war. Israel
Venezuela’s Maduro receives warm welcome in Turkey Turkey and Venezuela have good relations, much to the chagrin of the United States. By Adam Lucente In New York City, reporting on regional news, militancy, climate change
Gaza's first female beekeeper expands apiary The enclave's first female beekeeper speaks about the challenges facing Gaza's beekeeping profession. Palestine
