News 24 Apr 2020 Coronavirus reveals Palestinian economic dependence on Israel The coronavirus crisis reveals the dependence of the Palestinian economy on its Israeli counterpart, especially with regard to workers and the sources of income of thousands of families in the… Meet the Middle East
News 24 Apr 2020 Justice for genocide: Yazidis hopeful as Islamic State trial opens in Germany An Iraqi man is on trial in a German court for human trafficking and genocide against the Yazidis. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Justice for genocide: Yazidis hopeful as Islamic… Meet the Middle East
News 24 Apr 2020 Istanbul’s coronavirus outbreak is ‘under control,’ claims health minister Turkish Health Minister Fahrettin Koca compared Turkey's largest city to Wuhan, where the virus first emerged in China. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Istanbul’s coronavirus outbreak is ‘under control,’ claims… Meet the Middle East
News 24 Apr 2020 Intel: Biden vows to back Armenian genocide resolution as president Former Vice President Joe Biden marked Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day on Friday with a pledge to back a resolution recognizing the Ottoman Empire’s massacre of more than 1 million mostly… Meet the Middle East
News 24 Apr 2020 Intel: Egypt’s medical aid to US fails to stem outrage over American prisoners Secretary of State Mike Pompeo spoke with his Egyptian counterpart Sameh Shoukry by phone on Thursday to discuss “continued collaboration on key regional issues and bilateral COVID-19 assistance." Source: Al… Meet the Middle East
News 25 Apr 2020 As currency crisis deepens, Lebanon PM Diab rebukes central bank governor Lebanese Prime Minister Hassan Diab rebuked central bank governor Riad Salameh on Friday, questioning his performance after a steep fall in the pound currency and calling on him to clearly… Meet the Middle East
News 25 Apr 2020 Coronavirus: ‘No evidence’ recovered patients safe from second infection, says WHO The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Saturday that there was currently “no evidence” that people who have recovered from COVID-19 and have antibodies are protected from a second coronavirus… Meet the Middle East
News 25 Apr 2020 Newcastle United fans ready to give new Saudi owners a royal welcome to Tyneside How a multi-million dollar takeover of English Premier League outfit Newcastle United can help forge a mutually beneficial relationship Source: Arabian Business Full Article: Newcastle United fans ready to give… Meet the Middle East
News 25 Apr 2020 Expo 2020 Dubai to 'lead the charge' in post-coronavirus world, says IAAF President Sebastian Coe, the head of London's successful 2012 Olympic bid, says that Expo 2020 Dubai may be improved as a result of its postponement Source: Arabian Business Full Article: Expo… Meet the Middle East
News 25 Apr 2020 Arabian Business and Time Out launch 'The Hero Project' to recognise Covid-19 stars Project to raise profiles of individuals and companies working to tackle pandemic Source: Arabian Business Full Article: Arabian Business and Time Out launch 'The Hero Project' to recognise Covid-19 stars Meet the Middle East