News 26 Jun 2020 Coronavirus: Kuwait records 915 new cases, two deaths, 602 recoveries Kuwait has confirmed 915 new coronavirus cases over the past 24 hours, raising the total to 43,703, the health ministry announced on Friday.Read the latest updates in our dedicated coronavirus… Meet the Middle East
News 26 Jun 2020 Coronavirus: Saudi Arabia confirms nearly 4,000 new cases, most in Dammam Saudi Arabia has detected 3,938 new coronavirus cases over the past 24 hours, raising the total to 174,577, the health ministry announced on Friday.Unlike a recent trend where most cases… Meet the Middle East
News 26 Jun 2020 Coronavirus: UAE records 410 new cases, 304 recoveries The United Arab Emirates administered more than 49,000 coronavirus tests over the past 24 hours, which have revealed 410 new cases, raising the total to 46,973, the health ministry announced… Meet the Middle East
News 26 Jun 2020 Iraqi security forces raid militia headquarters A group of Iraqi counterterrorism forces raided a headquarter of a militia in southern Baghdad, arresting some of its personnel and confiscating rocket launchers allegedly prepared for attacks against US… Meet the Middle East
News 26 Jun 2020 Gender dysphoria during war: A transgender Yemeni man speaks out After fleeing Yemen to escape the civil war, Yahyia al-Zandani, a 23-year-old Yemeni transgender male, has faced challenges due to prejudices from family and society. Source: Al Monitor Full Article:… Meet the Middle East
News 26 Jun 2020 Netanyahu’s damage control strategy ahead of annexation vote Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing contradictory estimates from security agency chiefs on whether annexation will generate massive uprisings in the West Bank and Arab retaliation. Source: Al Monitor Full… Meet the Middle East
News 26 Jun 2020 Netherlands isn’t required to repatriate Islamic State families in Syria, court rules The Netherlands isn't required to bring home from northern Syria a group of 23 Dutch women suspected of joining the Islamic State or their 56 children. Source: Al Monitor Full… Meet the Middle East
News 26 Jun 2020 Dubai launches digital platform to tackle food security The coronavirus crisis has prompted authorities in Dubai to develop a digital platform for food security that will help implement the UAE’s strategic plan for food security.. Source: Albawaba Full… Meet the Middle East
News 26 Jun 2020 Intel: US pushes warring Libya factions to disband militias US officials pushed Libya’s UN-recognized Government of National Accord (GNA) to demobilize its militias in virtual meeting this week, the State Department announced today. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Intel:… Meet the Middle East
News 26 Jun 2020 As visitors stay home, Iraqi Kurdistan tourism collapses In a normal year, Ahmed Hazem’s mountainside restaurant would be teeming with tourists. But a nationwide curfew aimed at combatting the novel coronavirus has starved Iraq’s Kurdish region of visitors..… Meet the Middle East