Recent military appointments in Iran are seen by observers as empowering the hardline old guard and prioritising loyalty over military innovation.
According to Al Jazeera, Lebanon's parliament has voted to abolish the death penalty, a move that would make it the first country in the Middle East to do so.
A total solar eclipse is anticipated to bring two minutes of totality, with millions potentially witnessing the sun's disappearance.
According to police, a clash involving an armed group in Kebbi State resulted in the deaths of 17 suspected gang members and two civilians.
