News 31 Dec 1969 US threatens to stop Yemen aid if Houthis don’t cooperate USAID has informed Houthis rebels in Yemen that it will halt humanitarian aid deliveries to areas the rebels control if they continue to interfere in the distribution of assistance. Source:… Meet the Middle East
News 31 Dec 1969 Iran risks confrontation with Turkey over Idlib While Iran's military command in Syria has issued direct warnings aimed at Turkey, President Hassan Rouhani and the Iranian foreign ministry continue to insist on the role of diplomacy and… Meet the Middle East
News 31 Dec 1969 Egypt believes Ethiopia is dodging dam agreement Ethiopian representatives did not attend the recent round of US-mediated talks on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam -- talks that were supposed to wrap up with a signed final agreement… Meet the Middle East
News 31 Dec 1969 Power vacuum in Iraq leads to threats from pro-Iran faction Pro-Iran factions in Iraq worry that they could lose their political sway, having failed to keep one prime minister in power, then failing in their attempt to replace him, as… Meet the Middle East
News 31 Dec 1969 Blue and White’s fatal mistake of distancing Arab voters The Blue and White party has failed in three elections, largely due to the false assumption that building bridges with the country’s Arab citizens would scare off voters from the… Meet the Middle East
News 31 Dec 1969 For young Israeli Arabs, strong party means strong integration The young Israeli Arab generation seeks greater integration into Israeli society, including a strong Joint List party that will fight for their interests. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: For young… Meet the Middle East
News 31 Dec 1969 Coronavirus sickens Turkish-Iraqi trade Turkey's decision to close its only border crossing with Iraq amid a spike in coronavirus cases there will deal a great blow to the country's economy, costing some $1 billion… Meet the Middle East
News 31 Dec 1969 What was Hamas leader doing in Moscow? Ismail Haniyeh eyes Russia as a “brotherly nation” and expects Moscow to help reconcile the Palestinians. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: What was Hamas leader doing in Moscow? Meet the Middle East
News 31 Dec 1969 Intel: Suicide bombing strikes near US Embassy in Tunisia Two suicide bombers on a motorcycle blow themselves up near the US Embassy in Tunis, killing a police officer. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Intel: Suicide bombing strikes near US… Meet the Middle East
News 31 Dec 1969 UAE offers regional road map to deal with Iran Policies on coronavirus, nuclear issues may help recast regional security discussions, complement US policies. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: UAE offers regional road map to deal with Iran Meet the Middle East
