News 12 Jun 2020 Coronavirus: Saudi Arabia confirms nearly 4,000 new cases, total rises to 119,942 Saudi Arabia has confirmed 119,942 total coronavirus cases after detecting 3,921 new infections over the past 24 hours, according to the health ministry.Read the latest updates in our dedicated coronavirus… Meet the Middle East
News 12 Jun 2020 Egypt’s project in Tanzania refutes Ethiopia’s accusations The project to build a dam on the Rufiji River in Tanzania, which is being carried out by a joint venture of Egyptian companies, proves wrong Ethiopia that has been… Meet the Middle East
News 12 Jun 2020 Trump battling Netanyahu’s war against the ICC Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hailed the decision by US President Donald trump to sanction workers of the ICC, blaming the international court for fabricating accusations against the Jewish people.… Meet the Middle East
News 12 Jun 2020 New report details damage to Iraqi economy during COVID-19 pandemic The report by the UN-affiliated International Organization for Migration shows how virus-related restrictions have led to revenue and job losses for small and medium-sized businesses in Iraq. Source: Al Monitor… Meet the Middle East
News 12 Jun 2020 Coronavirus: UAE detects 513 new cases after conducting 44,000 tests The United Arab Emirates has detected 513 new coronavirus cases on Friday after conducting 44,000 tests over the past 24 hours, according to the government’s communication office.Read the latest updates… Meet the Middle East
News 12 Jun 2020 Senior UAE official warns Israeli public against annexation in op-ed In an unprecedented op-ed at the Israeli Yedioth Ahronoth newspaper, UAE Ambassador to Washington and Minister Yousef Al-Otaiba calls upon Israel to retract from its annexation plan. Source: Al Monitor… Meet the Middle East
News 12 Jun 2020 Popular 25-year-old Ugandan gorilla killed at UNESCO park In a statement, the state-run Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) said the four men were detained for their role in the death of Rafiki. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Popular 25-year-old… Meet the Middle East
News 12 Jun 2020 Far-right extremists spreading antisemitic conspiracies about COVID-19 The most common conspiracy of the five studied in the report claims that “The ‘Jewish-controlled government’ is exploiting the virus to serve Jewish interests." Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Far-right… Meet the Middle East
News 12 Jun 2020 March of the Living program to air, giving hope in face of antisemitism The program will feature notable celebrities, and will also commemorate the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising and the end of World War II. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: March of the Living… Meet the Middle East
News 12 Jun 2020 New wave of protests rocks Beirut Lebanon's wide protests are regaining steam and the streets are growing more violent as partisan loyalties foment conflict among the demonstrators. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: New wave of protests… Meet the Middle East
