Dario Salvi

Tens of thousands of people - according to the organizers - gathered outside the Tel Aviv museum. The protesters brandished images of Erdogan, symbol of the "regime" that wants to establish the premier. Supreme Court called to judge on corruption and fraud allegations. Possible (and sensational) new elections on the horizon.

The Saudis have invited Qatar to the two summits of the Arab world scheduled for May 30 in Mecca. The "incidents" of the past few days in the Gulf waters and Houthi drone attacks are at the center of the Arab League and CCG meetings. In recent days Doha has called for "dialogue" between Washington and Tehran.

Defeated on the military level, the group changes strategy and invites the militants to deepen their knowledge. On jihadist websites details on "hit and run" attacks. A tactic that appears to yield with numerous attacks on a global scale. US expert: the Islamic State "is still very dangerous".

Dozens of associations and NGOs launch an appeal to Congress to stop the escalation of tension. The danger is a repeat of 2003, with the manipulation of reports and intelligence documents to justify conflict. The Trump administration wants to bypass the Congress veto and sell 7 billion in weapons to Riyadh and Abu Dhabi.

French magistrates suspect fraud in the assignment of the 2019 World Athletics Championships to Qatar, after a series of "suspicious payments" for a total value of 3.5 million. Defense lawyer: "unfounded" charges based on “inaccuracies".

According to UN sources, 83 per cent of the population lives below the poverty line. Although produce is back on market stalls, people have to be thrifty and cut expenses for Iftar. Caritas Syria is helping out with the evening meal for the poorest families.

The president of the Academy of Medical Sciences writes to the UN secretary general. "Inhuman obstacles" interrupt aid "indiscriminately". According to a survey, half of Americans expect a war with Iran in the near future. And 49% disapprove of the White House's handling of the Iranian affair.

With rising tensions in the background, the Chaldean primate writes to US and Iranian embassies in Baghdad, stressing the consequences of "another catastrophic war" in the Middle East. Rouhani rejects talks. Trump threatens the use of "great force".

The launch early yesterday morning only recently confirmed by official Riyadh media. Already in 2017, a rocket launched by the rebels in Yemen was directed at the most important holy site for Islam. Fringe pushing for war against Tehran is growing among Saudi intellectuals and scholars.

The US president again attacks Tehran. The Iranian leadership tries to tone down the situation, stressing that it does not want a war. Riyadh joins the confrontation, accusing the Islamic Republic of a recent series of incidents. Chaldean patriarch: "Great fear" among the people. The danger is militias and fundamentalist groups that want to open conflict.

A homemade bomb was detonated at the passage of a bus loaded with visitors from South Africa. The attack took place not far from the pyramid of Cheops. The alert rises for the African Cup on June 21st. In a similar attack last December three Vietnamese tourists died.

EU sanctions target “Syrian regime and its supporters” for their ongoing repression of civilians. The sanctions regime covers 270 people and 70 entities. Oil is among the items under restrictions. In recent weeks, several Catholic figures criticised the sanctions against a people torn by conflict.