Syria war: Assad sacks PM as economic crisis sparks protests
Craig TaylorSyria’s president gave no reason for the move, but it comes after marches in government-held areas. BBC News – Middle East
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Nabeel Rajab: Bahraini human rights activist freed from jail
The UN has been among those calling for Nabeel Rajab’s release from prison. BBC News – Middle East
UAE Mars mission: Hope project a ‘real step forward for exploration’
The UAE’s Hope project is hailed as a “real step forward” for space exploration in the Arab world. BBC News – Middle East
Palestinian autistic man’s killing a ‘tragedy’ says Israeli PM
It was Benjamin Netanyahu’s first public remarks about the incident, which has inflamed tensions. BBC News – Middle East
Iran blocking sites access, UN nuclear watchdog says
Iran is accused of blocking inspections of two suspect sites and exceeding the enriched uranium limit. BBC News – Middle East
Michael White: US veteran on way home from Iran after detention
US Navy veteran Michael White is released by Iran, where he had been detained since 2018. BBC News – Middle East