News 04 Jun 2020 Tunisian parliamentary debate shows Libya conflict to be major polarisation factor Tunisia’s parliamentary debate Wednesday about Ghannouchi’s brand of “parliamentary diplomacy” put the spotlight on the country’s contentious foreign policy-making process and its impact on the country’s political tensions.. Source: Albawaba… Meet the Middle East
News 04 Jun 2020 HTS leader tries to present ‘moderate’ face to the world amid growing unpopularity among Syrians The secretive leader of the jihadist group HTS has undertaken an intense public relations campaign in Idlib, revealing his true identity and trying to present a more moderate image.. Source:… Meet the Middle East
News 04 Jun 2020 Qatar accused of silencing women’s rights activists on social media A prominent Twitter account titled “Qatari feminists” changed its name to “Qatari women” and featured an apology for the strong advocacy of women’s rights reforms, raising questions as to whether… Meet the Middle East
News 04 Jun 2020 Diab warns protesters against plunging Lebanon into chaos Prime Minister Hassan Diab Thursday cautioned protesters that they would plunge Lebanon into chaos if they resorted to blocking roads, clashed with security forces or vandalized public and private properties… Meet the Middle East
News 04 Jun 2020 Jordan to reopen hotels, cafes in further easing of coronavirus lockdown The country has withstood the pandemic better than most neighbors by taking strict steps in mid-March, but drop in tourism has hurt the economy.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: Jordan to… Meet the Middle East
News 05 Jun 2020 Expecting the collapse: Meet Lebanon’s young political party ready to take power As Lebanon stands on the brink of collapse, and some say a complete overhaul of the country’s governance is needed, a young political party is fighting to emerge from the… Meet the Middle East
News 05 Jun 2020 Coronavirus cases in Kuwait surpass 30,000 after 723 infections detected The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Kuwait surpassed 30,000 after 723 infections were detected in the last 24 hours, the Ministry of Health announced on Friday.For more coronavirus news,… Meet the Middle East
News 05 Jun 2020 Coronavirus: Saudi Arabia temporarily suspends prayers in Jeddah mosques Saudi Arabia will be suspending prayers in all mosques inthe city of Jeddah from June 6 until June 20 as part of efforts to curb the coronavirus pandemic in the… Meet the Middle East
News 05 Jun 2020 Coronavirus: Saudi Arabia reimposes restrictions, curfew in Jeddah Saudi Arabia will temporarily reimpose some restrictions in the city of Jeddah starting from June 6 until June 20 as part of efforts to contain the coronavirus outbreak, Saudi Press… Meet the Middle East
News 05 Jun 2020 Caution prevails amid anticipated resumption of Nile dam talks Experts doubt the resumption of trilateral negotiations to resolve the Nile dam dispute will yield results amid Ethiopia’s intransigence to begin filling operations in July. Source: Al Monitor Full Article:… Meet the Middle East