News 22 Jun 2020 Yemen: UAE-backed separatists take control of Socotra UAE-backed southern separatists in Yemen seize control of the strategic Socotra island from the Saudi Arabian-backed government.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: Yemen: UAE-backed separatists take control of Socotra Meet the Middle East
News 22 Jun 2020 Turkish lawyers march against bill to decentralize bar associations Lawyers say reform will limit oversight and is intended to weaken associations that are critical of Edogan's record on human rights.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: Turkish lawyers march against bill… Meet the Middle East
News 22 Jun 2020 EU, UN officials attend Fatah-sponsored anti-annexation rally The rally marked the beginning of a series of protests planned by the ruling Fatah faction in the coming days to voice their opposition to Israel’s annexation plan. Source: Jerusalem… Meet the Middle East
News 22 Jun 2020 Bushehr for Yitzhar, why are West Bank issues tied to Iran? – analysis The world, instead of paying attention to Iran and its continued march towards nukes, is fretting over annexation. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Bushehr for Yitzhar, why are West Bank… Meet the Middle East
News 22 Jun 2020 Coronavirus cabinet: Prepare for 4,000 ventilated patients Ministers raise fine on not wearing a mask to NIS 500 • Death toll hits 307 Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Coronavirus cabinet: Prepare for 4,000 ventilated patients Meet the Middle East
News 22 Jun 2020 'It's permissible to mourn atheists, homosexuals,' Egyptian cleric says A cleric in Egypt clarified it is permissible to mourn the lives of atheists and homosexuals, after a debate was triggered by the death of queer feminist Sarah al-Hegazy.. Source:… Meet the Middle East
News 22 Jun 2020 Intel: Biden adviser downplays role of upcoming Iran elections in fate of nuclear deal A foreign policy adviser to former Vice President and current presidential candidate Joe Biden downplayed the role that Iran’s presidential elections next year will have on Tehran’s potential willingness to… Meet the Middle East
News 22 Jun 2020 Tunisia unemployment protests escalate with activist’s arrest Authorities rounded up 10 protesters accused of attacking police stations with Molotov cocktails. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Tunisia unemployment protests escalate with activist’s arrest Meet the Middle East
News 23 Jun 2020 Coronavirus: Saudi Arabia announces Hajj protocols, measures for pilgrims Saudi Arabia will enforce several health measures and protocols for Muslims who will be performing the upcoming Hajj pilgrimage in an effort to prevent the deadly coronavirus from spreading, the… Meet the Middle East
News 23 Jun 2020 Muslim Brotherhood controls Al Jazeera, says former Qatari PM in new leaked recording The Doha-based Al Jazeera network is controlled by the Muslim Brotherhood, Qatar’s former Prime Minister Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim said in a leaked audio recording that reportedly captured a conversation… Meet the Middle East