1.Pakistan condemns Houthi attack targeting Saudi Arabia
https://saudigazette.com.sa/article/597048/SAUDI-ARABIA/Pakistan-condemns-Houthi-attack-targeting-Saudi-Arabia
2.UNSC dismisses US demand to impose ‘snapback’ sanctions on Iran
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/08/unsc-dismisses-demand-impose-snapback-sanctions-iran-200825163456943.html
3.Jordan summit still on after Iraq minister catches COVID-19: officials
https://www.arabnews.com/node/1724001/middle-east
4.Yemen Southern Separatists Pull Out of Riyadh Agreement Talks
https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2020-08-25/yemen-southern-separatists-pull-out-of-riyadh-agreement-talks-statement
5.General Bajwa credited with stabilising relations with Saudi Arabia
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/705978-general-bajwa-credited-with-stabilising-relations-with-saudi-arabia
6.Iran hails ‘constructive’ talks with visiting IAEA chief
https://www.dawn.com/news/1576534/iran-hails-constructive-talks-with-visiting-iaea-chief
7.Palestinian Authority loses control of the West Bank
https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20200821-palestinian-authority-loses-control-of-the-west-bank/
8.Rouhani orders implementation of new Iran-India tax laws
https://en.mehrnews.com/news/162722/Rouhani-orders-implementation-of-new-Iran-India-tax-laws
9.US-led coalition troops withdraw from Iraq’s Camp Taji base
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/08/led-coalition-troops-withdraw-iraq-camp-taji-base-200823155733611.html
10.U.S. Presses Other Muslim Nations to Establish Ties With Israel
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/25/world/middleeast/mideast-trump-pompeo-netanyahu.html
11.Israeli delegation to visit UAE with top Trump aides next week
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/08/israeli-delegation-visit-uae-top-trump-aides-week-200825201519706.html
12.Over 10,000 Islamic State fighters active in Iraq, Syria as attacks ‘significantly’ increase: UN
https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2020/08/25/over-10000-islamic-state-fighters-active-in-iraq-syria-as-attacks-significantly-increase-un/
13.Beirut’s devastating blast has not shaken the ruling class’s grip on Lebanon
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/aug/25/lebanon-beirut-ruling-class
14.Morocco rejects normalization with Israel
https://www.aa.com.tr/en/middle-east/morocco-rejects-normalization-with-israel-/1951337
15.Algeria referendum on new constitution set for November 1
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/08/algeria-referendum-constitution-set-november-1-200824191018802.html
16.Niger Attack Demonstrates Islamic State in West Africa’s Growing Reach
https://www.cfr.org/blog/niger-attack-demonstrates-islamic-state-west-africas-growing-reach
17.Tunisia: New government formed
https://www.africanews.com/2020/08/25/tunisia-new-government-formed/
18.West Africa: Ghana Closure of Nigerian Businesses Raise Xenophobia Concerns
https://allafrica.com/stories/202008230016.html
19.Egypt Launches Centre to Monitor Building Violations
https://africanews.space/egypt-launches-centre-to-monitor-building-violations/
20.Haftar rejects GNA’s call for Libya ceasefire
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/08/haftar-rejects-gna-call-libya-ceasefire-200823173428282.html
21.Turkey’s gas discovery could lead new cooperation with Russia, Iran: minister
https://www.turkishminute.com/2020/08/26/turkeys-gas-discovery-could-lead-new-cooperation-with-russia-iran-minister/
22.No normalization until Israel ends occupation: OIC
https://turkishpress.com/no-normalization-until-israel-ends-occupation-oic/
23.Africa  Declared Free of Wild Polio Milestone
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-53887947
24.Africa could be past the peak of virus pandemic: WHO
https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/08/26/africa-could-be-past-the-peak-of-virus-pandemic-who-.html
25.South Africa: Massive fire engulfs historic Durban mosque
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/08/south-africa-massive-fire-engulfs-historic-durban-mosque-200824150319905.html
26.East African Community integration: One step forward, two steps back
https://www.theafricareport.com/39264/east-african-community-integration-one-step-forward-two-steps-back/