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
Nile dispute no closer to being resolved, despite African Union mediation Agreement between Ethiopia, Egypt offers prospect of more talks but no clear pathway to resolution. Egypt
Mosul sowing seeds post-Islamic State The Mosul local government in cooperation with civil society is undertaking a project to plant a million trees in Mosul. Iraq
Closing borders due to COVID-19 revives Iraqi agriculture Iraq's agriculture sector has been revived in the past few months, after the government closed its borders and banned the import of agricultural produce as a preventive measure against the coronavirus outbreak. Iraq
Palestinian woman leads fight against coronavirus, while others fall victim to domestic violence Women are taking the lead in the fight against the COVID-19 outbreak in the Palestinian territories, while at the same the virus has brought more violence and suffering to some women. Palestine
Lebanon becomes first Arab country to legalize cannabis farming Despite pushback from Hezbollah, the Lebanese parliament passed legislation Tuesday legalizing cannabis cultivation for medicinal and industrial purposes. Lebanon
Race for wheat heats up between Damascus, opposition The Syrian government in Damascus is competing with the opposition government in the northwest to buy wheat, facing increased demand and high prices. Syria
How Saudi Arabian farmers are trying to preserve traditional coffee production Climate change, water shortages and newcomers are challenging the traditional coffee culture in Saudi Arabia, which has the 10th largest per capita consumption in the world. Saudi Arabia
Turkish offensive in northeast Syria uproots farmers, families Farmers in northeast Syria are concerned about making ends meet — or even having a place to live — after the Turkish offensive led to the looting of their lands and destruction of their crops. Syria
France to support Palestinian agriculture in West Bank areas under Israeli control The Palestinian government and the French Development Agency signed agreements that will support the development of agriculture and water networks in Area C. Palestine
Lebanese municipalities encourage agriculture as famine specter looms Local municipalities in Lebanon’s villages are launching campaigns to promote agriculture and self-sufficiency amid food insecurity and deteriorating economic conditions. Lebanon
Palestine takes tangible steps in its 2020 agricultural clusters plan The Palestinian Ministry of Agriculture is raising its GDP contribution to 30% over the next three years. Palestine
Egypt launches development projects in north, south Sinai In a new step toward the effective development of the Sinai Peninsula, the Egyptian government announced the launching of agricultural and residential development units for Egyptian citizens from different governorates. Egypt
