Raisi: Iran 'never has hope' in Vienna talks Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has struck a pessimistic tone commenting on the nuclear talks between Iran and world powers. Iran
Iraq receives 145% more foreign visitors in 2021 Iraq waived the visa requirements for citizens of many economically powerful countries last year in a bid to attract tourists and businesspeople. News Brief
Saudi Arabia building support for Expo 2030 bid The kingdom wants to host the international cultural forum, which is currently being held in Dubai. News Brief
Saudi IT industry to work with German software firm SAP on cloud technology The memorandum of understanding is the latest to come out of the LEAP technology forum in Riyadh, and reflects the kingdom’s diversification efforts. News Brief
US woman allegedly sought to join al-Qaeda in Syria The woman's conversations were actually with FBI employees posing as members of the designated terrorist organization. Syria
Intel: Russia may be reinforcing Libya’s Sirte ahead of expected offensive The US military has released new aerial surveillance images purporting to show additional Russian military equipment in Libya in the latest sign the Kremlin may be gearing up to help Gen. Khalifa Hifter defend the strategic city of Sirte. Turkey
Lebanese protest World Bank dam in Bisri Valley The government believes the project will solve water shortage issues, but protesters are concerned about the environment. Lebanon
German woman kidnapped in Baghdad freed in Iraqi operation German national Hella Mewis, who was abducted outside of her office in Baghdad on Monday evening, was freed in an operation carried out by Iraqi security forces. Iraq
Ukraine says black boxes from downed flight in Iran show 'illegal interference' Ukraine's deputy foreign minister made the comments after the black boxes from Flight 752 arrived in France. Iran
Iran accuses US fighter aircraft of harassing Iranian airliner over eastern Syria An Iranian broadcaster says an Iran-to-Beirut commercial passenger flight had US jets make an aggressively close pass to it over Syria near the Iraqi border. Syria
Iran downplays recent explosions, accuses US of cyberattacks A spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry said "limited fires" are typical during the summer months. United States
Kuwait eases curfew, allows mosque prayers for Eid al-Adha holiday Many countries in the region are implementing guidelines for the upcoming Muslim religious holiday. Originals
Iraq's coronavirus cases top 100,000 as Baghdad airport reopens The Health Ministry reported 2,361 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, bringing the total to 102,226. Iraq
Report: Emirates offers unpaid leave to pilots, cabin crew The Dubai-based airline continues to rebuild its flight network amid the coronavirus pandemic but has experienced financial setbacks. Originals
Kuwait's ruler travels to US for treatment after surgery Following an unspecified surgery Sunday, the 91-year-old emir flew to the United States "as advised by his medical team." Kuwait
Egypt kills 18 militants in foiled Sinai attack, army says Two Egyptian military personnel died and four were wounded in an operation in the Sinai Peninsula July 21. Egypt
