News 24 Feb 2020 Palestinian Islamic Jihad says its response to Israeli ‘crimes’ has ended The group pledged to continue its ‘jihad and respond to an aggression [by Israel] on the Palestinians and their land" if Israel pursued its "aggression."; Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article:… Meet the Middle East
News 29 Feb 2020 Iran confirms 205 new coronavirus cases: State TV Iran confirmed on Saturday 205 new cases of coronavirus in the last 24 hours, according to Iranian state TV. Iran’s death toll from the outbreak has reached 43, a health… Meet the Middle East
News 23 Feb 2020 Arab Coalition destroys explosive-ladden Houthi militia boat in Yemen’s Hodeidah The Arab Coalition intercepted and destroyed a remote booby-trapped boat launched by the Iran-backed Houthi militia in Yemen’s Hodeidah, the coalition’s spokesperson Colonel Turki Source: Al Arabiya Full Article: Arab… Meet the Middle East
News 24 Feb 2020 Berlin Film Festival features rare films about the Holocaust In 2007, the Silver Bear Alfred Bauer Prize was awarded to Israeli director Joseph Cedar for Beaufort. Soon as this report became public, the festival announced his would not be… Meet the Middle East
News 24 Feb 2020 Eastern Libyan lawmakers not to join Geneva talks Lawmakers based in areas of eastern Libya controlled by military commander Khali…. Source: Albawaba Full Article: Eastern Libyan lawmakers not to join Geneva talks Meet the Middle East
News 29 Feb 2020 WHO praises Kuwait for measures taken to combat coronavirus The World Health Organization (WHO) praised Kuwait for the measures the country has been taking to combat and contain the spread of coronavirus, an official from the organization said during… Meet the Middle East
News 23 Feb 2020 Coronavirus death toll rises to 18 in Iran: Sources The death toll from the deadly coronavirus rose to 18 in Iran on Sunday, reported Al Arabiya citing Iranian sources. The Iranian government confirmed two more deaths on Sunday, putting… Meet the Middle East
News 24 Feb 2020 A-G backs probe of 5th Dimension, explains timing of Netanyahu indictment Attorney-General Avichai Mandelblit calls focus on Harpaz Affair political.; Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: A-G backs probe of 5th Dimension, explains timing of Netanyahu indictment Meet the Middle East
News 29 Feb 2020 UAE plans special flights to take Iranian visitors home The move follows the suspension of flights between the two countries for a week, subject to renewal, as part of measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 Source: Arabian Business… Meet the Middle East
News 23 Feb 2020 UAE GDP grew 2.9% in 2019, says Central Bank UAE Central Bank attributes the growth to a 1.1% growth in the non-hydrocarbon sector Source: Arabian Business Full Article: UAE GDP grew 2.9% in 2019, says Central Bank Meet the Middle East