News 29 May 2020 From the coronavirus frontlines: Lebanon’s hotline volunteers work around the clock For 13 of the 15 years of Lebanon’s civil war, Maher al-Kharrat drove ambulances and treated the injured with the Lebanese Red Cross under the constant threat of being caught… Meet the Middle East
News 29 May 2020 Coronavirus: Saudi Arabia records more recoveries than new cases Saudi Arabia’s recovery numbers continued to increase as it saw a downward trend with its decreasing daily new cases.Read the latest updates in our dedicated coronavirus section.The Kingdom recorded 2,460… Meet the Middle East
News 29 May 2020 Coronavirus: UAE conducts 36,000 tests, detects 638 new cases raising total to 33,170 The United Arab Emirates conducted 36,000 tests over the past 24 hours and detected 638 new coronavirus cases, raising the total to 33,170, the health ministry announced on Friday.The ministry… Meet the Middle East
News 29 May 2020 Coronavirus: UAE announces updated nightly curfew from 10 p.m. starting May 30 The United Arab Emirates will adjust its nightly curfew starting Saturday, May 30, official WAM news agency reported on Friday. The new timing for the national coronavirus disinfection drive will… Meet the Middle East
News 29 May 2020 NY school district primarily votes in Orthodox board, forced to change Three of the current school board members are people of color. There has been an Orthodox majority on the school board since 2005. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: NY school… Meet the Middle East
News 29 May 2020 Is Hamas becoming second power in ruling Palestinians? Hamas is destroying houses in the Gaza Strip, as it considers them illegally built on government territories, while its understandings with Israel are ongoing despite Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas’ announcement… Meet the Middle East
News 29 May 2020 Russia to negotiate with Syria on more military bases: Interfax Russia, which currently has two permanent military facilities in Syria, will reportedly hold talks with Damascus over obtaining more. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Russia to negotiate with Syria on… Meet the Middle East
News 29 May 2020 Coronavirus: India’s passport centers in Saudi Arabia resume services from June 3 India’s passport and visa application centers in various locations in Saudi Arabia will resume passport services starting from June 3, while applying strict coronavirus precautionary measures.The Indian consular services offered… Meet the Middle East
News 29 May 2020 Antisemitic incidents in Austria increased by 9.5% since 2017 The the perpetrators of these crimes had several different motives, according to the report. However, the majority of crimes were carried out by "right-wing extremists," according to EJC. Source: Jerusalem… Meet the Middle East
News 29 May 2020 Police free CNN reporter arrested on TV while covering Minneapolis riots The correspondent was surrounded by half a dozen officers after showing a protester being arrested by police. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Police free CNN reporter arrested on TV while… Meet the Middle East