The United Nations condemned the attack on Qatar’s Al Mayeda gas carrier and called for safe shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. The company said no crew members were injured and no environmental damage occurred.
Lebanon’s prime minister says an investigation will continue after security forces stopped a truck carrying explosives on its way toward Beirut.
A nationwide teachers’ strike is disrupting Libya’s public schools and delaying the start of the school year. Teachers are seeking higher pay, health insurance and better working conditions.
Jordanian authorities contained a limited ammonia gas leak at Aqaba Industrial Complex on September 14, 2026. Officials reported 14 injuries, mostly minor or moderate, and said air tests found no pollution.
Forest fires in eastern Algeria eased after Civil Protection reported that it had extinguished 118 of 123 recorded fires. Authorities are investigating the causes, while residents have sent aid to affected areas.
Mauritania’s interior minister has ordered an urgent plan to improve cleanliness in Nouakchott. Authorities will monitor the company responsible for the service daily and may take action if conditions do not improve.
Tunisia’s parliament discussed water and electricity outages affecting several regions during the summer heat. Members requested explanations, better public communication, and a plan to maintain and modernize utility networks.
Jordan’s Water Authority launched 34 digital services covering private wells, laboratories, drilling, and treated-water requests. The initiative allows residents, businesses, and public institutions to complete transactions online.
