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Iran: Revolutionary guards detain foreigners over alleged espionage

Iranian officers have accused several foreigners, including a UK diplomat and Polish professor, of spying. The UK denied any of its diplomats had been detained.  

Muslim pilgrims attend Friday prayer around the Kaaba

Saudi Arabia expects a million pilgrims to make the hajj

Pilgrims began converging on the holy city of Mecca for the largest hajj since the COVID-19 pandemic. Coronavirus led organizers to severely curtail access to the site that is considered one of the five pillars of Islam.  

A Muslim pilgrim prays beside robots used to vacuum and sanitize air at the Grand Mosque in Saudi Arabia's holy city of Mecca

Saudi Arabia's new hajj lottery has many Muslims fuming

Saudi Arabia's lottery system for the 2022 hajj has Muslims in Europe, Australia and the Americas infuriated. Preparing for this year's pilgrimage to Mecca became a financial and logistical nightmare for many Muslims.  

A protester holds a memorial sign depicting Al Jazeera reporter Shireen Abu Akleh, who was shot and killed while covering an Israeli military operation in the West Bank

Shireen Abu Akleh: US experts say fatal shot 'likely' fired from Israeli position

A team of US forensic experts said gunfire from Israeli army positions was "likely responsible" for the death of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, but there was "no reason to believe" shooting was intentional.  

People hold candles at a memorial for the late journalist Shireen Abu Akleh

Shireen Abu Akleh: Palestinians give bullet that killed journalist to US experts

The renowned Al Jazeera journalist was fatally shot in May while covering an Israeli military operation in Jenin. Palestinian officials have now handed over the bullet to US forensic experts.  

A woman is hiding from a man with a fist

Femicides in Egypt, Jordan spark anger, calls for change

Recent high-profile cases of women being killed in Jordan and Egypt for rejecting marriage proposals have sparked widespread anger about femicides and fueled a growing debate about women's rights and safety.  

Israel's parliament

Israel dissolves parliament, sets November election

Israel is heading to its fifth election in less than four years after the collapse of the government. Foreign Minister Yair Lapid, who leads a center-left party, is set to take over as interim prime minister.  

Aircraft of the Al Fursan aerobatic team perform during the first World Defense Show in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on March 8, 2022..

A 'NATO' for the Middle East?

Rumors of a new Middle Eastern military alliance are flying. They're significant because an "Arab NATO" may include Israel, signaling next steps in better ties between Israel and Arab neighbors. But are the rumors real?  

The site of a toxic gas leak in Jordan's Aqaba port

Jordan: Several killed by toxic gas leak at Aqaba port

Poisonous yellow gas was seen rising from a ship after its container was dropped at Jordan's only port. More than 250 people were also injured in the incident.  

A convoy transporting humanitarian aid crosses into Syria from Turkey through the Bab al-Hawa border crossing.

In Idlib, humanitarian aid is Russia's political football

Millions in Syria depend on aid coming through a northern border crossing. On July 10, the UN Security Council votes whether to keep it open. The decision may hinge not only on Syria, but also on the Ukraine war.  

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Turkey: Authorities release Pride detainees

Organizers of an LGBTQ Pride parade in Istanbul say 373 arrested there Sunday have been released. But a rights group said the high number of detentions showed the government had "declared war" on the community.