News 16 Jun 2020 Coronavirus: Dubai’s Emirates plans air bridges to Europe for quarantine-free travel Dubai’s Emirates airline plans to open “air bridges” with countries in Europe, allowing travelers to visit countries across the continent without quarantine as governments and health authorities gradually ease coronavirus… Meet the Middle East
News 16 Jun 2020 Turkey hinders Egyptian peace efforts in Libya Cairo proposed a political initiative to resolve the Libyan crisis calling for a cease-fire between the conflicting parties, but the Government of National Accord, backed by Turkey, rejected it. Source:… Meet the Middle East
News 16 Jun 2020 Coronavirus: Saudi Arabia records 4,267 new cases, raising total to 136,315 Saudi Arabia has recorded 4,267 new cases, over the past 24 hours, raising the total to 136,315, the health ministry announced on Tuesday.The city of Riyadh had the highest number… Meet the Middle East
News 16 Jun 2020 Coronavirus: UAE records 346 new cases after conducting 38,000 tests The United Arab Emirates has confirmed 346 new coronavirus cases after conducting 38,000 new tests over the past 24 hours, the health ministry announced on Tuesday.The ministry also announced the… Meet the Middle East
News 16 Jun 2020 Three Katyusha rockets land near Baghdad’s airport The Iraqi military said no one was injured or killed in the attack near Baghdad's airport late Monday. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Three Katyusha rockets land near Baghdad’s airport Meet the Middle East
News 16 Jun 2020 Interior Ministry suspends Jewish status of 2,200 children One investigation questioned Jewish status of Holocaust survivor, and a Soviet refusenik Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Interior Ministry suspends Jewish status of 2,200 children Meet the Middle East
News 16 Jun 2020 Iran’s Zarif seeks Russian support as US pressure builds The Iranian foreign minister went to Moscow for help against US efforts to extend an arms embargo against Iran. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Iran’s Zarif seeks Russian support as… Meet the Middle East
News 16 Jun 2020 Trump plan puts hundreds of archaeological sites under Palestinian control There are about 6,000 sites of historical and archaeological importance in the area. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Trump plan puts hundreds of archaeological sites under Palestinian control Meet the Middle East
News 16 Jun 2020 Knesset ends police warrantless house coronavirus checks However, despite having reached agreement days ago on stripping that power from the forward-looking bill, there was intense disagreement about stripping that power effective immediately. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article:… Meet the Middle East
News 16 Jun 2020 Netanyahu sets August as target date for Israel-Greece tourism restart "This is an expression of Israelis' love for Greece." Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Netanyahu sets August as target date for Israel-Greece tourism restart Meet the Middle East