Middle East
Israel police kill Palestinian mistaken for carrying weapons
There has been an uptick in violence in east Jerusalem and the occupied West Bank in recent days
Turkish mosques reopen for mass prayers
President Erdogan said many other sites like restaurants and cafes as well as libraries, parks and beaches will reopen from Monday
Israel looks to export its coronavirus coping skills
Covid-19 patients equipped with "oximeters" are contacted twice daily by medical teams who ask them to report their data
Turkey resumes intercity train services as coronavirus curbs ease
The virus has killed more than 4,300 people in Turkey, from nearly 160,000 infections
Taliban, Afghan president declare three-day ceasefire for Eid
The move came as fighting between the two sides had intensified despite the coronavirus pandemic
Netanyahu first sitting prime minister to face criminal charges in Israel
Charges include illegally trading favours in exchange for positive coverage for himself in Israel's top-selling newspaper
Mosques to stay shut for Eid prayers in Saudi Arabia, UAE
Dubai government listed a series of Eid customs that should not be observed, including family visits and exchanging gifts or money
Khashoggi's sons forgive his killers citing Ramadan tradition
Five Saudi agents had been sentenced to death for Khashoggi's murder that cast a cloud of suspicion over the Saudi's crown prince
Afghan mosque attack kills eight worshippers breaking Ramadan fast
Taliban denies responsibility of the attack, saying Afghan security forces are to blame
US Navy issues warning to Iran
The notice to mariners follows president Donald Trump’s threat last month to fire on any Iranian ships that harass US Navy vessels