News 24 Jul 2020 Istanbul's Hagia Sophia holds first Friday prayers since reconversion to mosque Is Turkey's reconversion of the Hagia Sophia into a mosque a politically expedient decision or part of Turkey’s growing global assertiveness? Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Istanbul's Hagia Sophia holds… Meet the Middle East
News 24 Jul 2020 Nile dispute no closer to being resolved, despite African Union mediation Agreement between Ethiopia, Egypt offers prospect of more talks but no clear pathway to resolution. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Nile dispute no closer to being resolved, despite African Union… Meet the Middle East
News 24 Jul 2020 German woman kidnapped in Baghdad freed in Iraqi operation German national Hella Mewis, who was abducted outside of her office in Baghdad on Monday evening, was freed in an operation carried out by Iraqi security forces. Source: Al Monitor… Meet the Middle East
News 24 Jul 2020 Intel: Russia may be reinforcing Libya’s Sirte ahead of expected offensive The US military has released new aerial surveillance images purporting to show additional Russian military equipment in Libya in the latest sign the Kremlin may be gearing up to help… Meet the Middle East
News 24 Jul 2020 Rockets hit Iraqi base used by coalition troops, no casualties The attack came as the US-led coalition prepares to hand over the base to Iraqi security forces. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Rockets hit Iraqi base used by coalition troops,… Meet the Middle East
News 25 Jul 2020 Coronavirus: Saudi Arabia confirms 2,201 COVID-19 cases as recoveries hit 82 pct Saudi Arabia has confirmed 2,201 new coronavirus cases over the past 24 hours, raising the total to 264,973 as the recovery rate reached 82 percent, the health ministry announced on… Meet the Middle East
News 25 Jul 2020 As Lebanon enters hyperinflation, the black market currency exchange has many faces As Lebanon descended into economic crisis, the country’s currency sank with it, officially entering hyperinflation this week. The decades-old fixed exchange rate has given way to a black market and… Meet the Middle East
News 25 Jul 2020 Coronavirus: Saudi Arabia welcomes Hajj pilgrims under strict COVID-19 measures Saudi Arabia welcomed on Friday the first group of Hajj pilgrims, selected based on specific requirements, amid strict coronavirus preventative measures.Read the latest updates in our dedicated coronavirus section.Due to… Meet the Middle East
News 25 Jul 2020 Iran says passengers can sue US for endangering flight Iran has lodged a complaint with the ICAO and plans to submit a…. Source: Albawaba Full Article: Iran says passengers can sue US for endangering flight Meet the Middle East
News 25 Jul 2020 War of words between Turkey, Greece over Hagia Sophia Following the holding of Islamic prayers at the ancient Istanbul site of Hagia Sophia, for the first time in nine decades, Greece once again denounced Ankara’s transformation of the site… Meet the Middle East
