News 18 May 2020 Israel’s 'annexation government' sworn in The new Netanyahu-Gantz unity government, which was sworn in May 17, is already facing controversy over Prime Minister Netanyahu's focus on rushing annexation of parts of the West Bank. Source:… Meet the Middle East
News 18 May 2020 Coronavirus: Qatar records 1,365 new infections as active cases rise to 29,055 Qatar records 1,365 new coronavirus infections as the number of active cases rises to 29,055, the Ministry of Health announced on Monday.For more coronavirus news, visit our dedicated page.Nineteen people… Meet the Middle East
News 18 May 2020 Coronavirus: Saudi Arabia reports 2,593 new cases, majority in Riyadh Saudi Arabia reported 2,593 new coronavirus cases, raising the total number of confirmed cases in the Kingdom to 57,345, the Ministry of Health announced on Monday.For more coronavirus news, visit… Meet the Middle East
News 18 May 2020 Iraq reopens 2 border crossings to help boost battered Iranian economy Two of five Iranian-Iraqi border crossings reopen for both goods and individuals, to the benefit of Iran's sanctions- and coronavirus-hit economy, and of Iraqis in the south and in the… Meet the Middle East
News 18 May 2020 FBI finds al-Qaeda link in Pensacola naval base shooter’s iPhone Recently unlocked phones show the man who killed three people at a Florida naval base had likely been in contact with al-Qaeda. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: FBI finds al-Qaeda… Meet the Middle East
News 18 May 2020 Intel: Saudi arms sale probe factored in Trump's firing of watchdog President Donald Trump fired State Department Inspector General Steve Linick last week in part because of an investigation into an $8 billion emergency arms sales for Saudi Arabia and the… Meet the Middle East
News 18 May 2020 US COVID-19 vaccine green lighted for second stage of human testing The study, which was not designed to prove the vaccine works, offered an early glimmer of hope that it could provide protection against the virus. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article:… Meet the Middle East
News 18 May 2020 Security chiefs debate if Jordan will end peace if Israel annexes W. Bank Abdullah did not explicitly threaten canceling the deal, but his warnings were far more strident than those he has issued in the past. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Security chiefs… Meet the Middle East
News 18 May 2020 20 years after Lebanon pullout, Hezbollah is itching for another battle It’s been a decade of relative quiet along this explosive border with only isolated incidents, and many feel that Israel’s withdrawal from the security belt was the right decision. Source:… Meet the Middle East
News 18 May 2020 Oman cuts new civil servants salaries after low oil prices, coronvirus lockdowns Oil prices and coronavirus lockdowns have had a devastating effect on Oman's economy.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: Oman cuts new civil servants salaries after low oil prices, coronvirus lockdowns Meet the Middle East