POLITICAL CRISIS
JUDICIARY
Iraq sets up top body to tackle 'major' corruption cases
SECURITY
Heightened military presence in Saida after series of violent clashes
PORT BLAST PROBE
Port blast firefighters’ families send letter to UN demanding ‘independent’ investigation commission
SYRIA
UN extends Bab al-Hawa cross-border aid deliveries for six months
GOVERNMENT
Aoun and Mikati to meet after Eid al-Adha to discuss cabinet lineup
ELECTIONS 2022