News 30 Jan 2020 'Caught in a political game': British journalist reveals 7-week Iran detention Economist correspondent Nicolas Pelham says he was held in Tehran for seven weeks in 2019 amid soaring tensions in the region.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: 'Caught in a political game':… Meet the Middle East
News 30 Jan 2020 UN refugee agency pulls out of Tripoli centre as fighting intensifies The UN’s refugee agency (UNHCR) announced it is suspending operations at a refugee housing centre in Tripoli due to escalating conflict, saying it fears for the “safety and protection of… Meet the Middle East
News 30 Jan 2020 Turkey says it will take extra measures against attacks in Syria’s Idlib Turkey will take additional measures against attacks targeting its forces and civilians in the northwestern Syrian province of Idlib, the national security council said on Thursday, after a nearly 5-hour… Meet the Middle East
News 31 Jan 2020 China in “close communication” with Israel about coronavirus Chinese say 177 coronavirus patients have recovered, been discharged; thanks Israel for support.; Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: China in “close communication” with Israel about coronavirus Meet the Middle East
News 31 Jan 2020 Russia: Foreign countries are using recon aircraft and drones on our borders The news comes as Russia continues to show off its air force and air defenses, as well as Russia conducts operations in Syria and tensions with the US and the… Meet the Middle East
News 31 Jan 2020 Protests against Trump plan expected in Tel Aviv and Arab Triangle "In a deal, there are two sides, not just one. In apartheid, there is room for only one people. In democracy, there should be a place for all," the Joint… Meet the Middle East
News 31 Jan 2020 Syria regime on verge of recapturing Idlib highway town Syrian regime forces were poised on Friday to retake the opposition-held town of Saraqeb in the country’s northwest where battles this week killed more than 400 combatants, a monitor said.… Meet the Middle East
News 31 Jan 2020 US border police 'ordered' to detain Iranians, Lebanese and Palestinians in wake of Soleimani killing A leaked directive appears to show travellers with links to Iran and Lebanon were targeted after the killing of Iranian General Qasem Soleimani.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: US border police… Meet the Middle East
News 31 Jan 2020 Now, get Expo 2020 Dubai logo on your car number plate The service comes with a small fee.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: Now, get Expo 2020 Dubai logo on your car number plate Meet the Middle East
News 31 Jan 2020 Libya’s truce turned to ‘mere ink on paper’ as Turkey traffics in weapons Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has been accused of shipping weapons and fighters to allied Islamist militias in Tripoli.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: Libya’s truce turned to ‘mere ink on… Meet the Middle East
