News 22 Aug 2020 Trump says without proof that FDA 'deep state' slowing COVID trials In a Twitter post, Trump said the deep state "or whoever" at the FDA was making it very difficult for drug companies to enroll people in clinical trials to test… Meet the Middle East
News 22 Aug 2020 The week in podcasts and radio: On the Ground – review A notorious ‘friendly fire’ incident during the Iraq war is picked apart in this meticulous 5 Live podcast.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: The week in podcasts and radio: On the… Meet the Middle East
News 22 Aug 2020 Suha Arafat apologizes to UAE on behalf of Palestinians following Israel deal protest Suha Arafat, wife of the late Palestinian President Yasser Arafat, apologized on Friday to the United Arab Emirates after some protesters in Palestine offended the Gulf country and its leaders… Meet the Middle East
News 22 Aug 2020 Turkey's 'hedonist' singles become new target of AKP heavyweight Numan Kurtulmus, deputy chair of Turkey’s ruling Justice and Development Party who opened a Pandora’s box on the Istanbul Convention, has come under fire once more for remarks on “over… Meet the Middle East
News 22 Aug 2020 Coronavirus: Saudi Arabia confirms 1,184 COVID-19 cases, lowest in 4 months Saudi Arabia has confirmed 1,184 new coronavirus cases over the past 24 hours, marking its lowest daily increase in four months, according to the latest health ministry update.Read the latest… Meet the Middle East
News 23 Aug 2020 Teachers, rabbis at odds over satirical Israeli TV show Conservative activists are protesting the popular comedy show "The Jews are Coming," though supporters say its irreverence is crucial to Israeli society. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Teachers, rabbis at… Meet the Middle East
News 23 Aug 2020 Kuwait parliament drafts plan to limit expat numbers, ban certain visas transfers Kuwait’s National Assembly has drafted a bill to limit the number of expatriate workers in the country and ban certain types of visa transfers, Kuwait-based newspaper Kuwait Times reported Saturday.Within… Meet the Middle East
News 23 Aug 2020 Kuwait to rebuild Beirut grain silos destroyed in blast Originally built with Kuwaiti funds, Beirut's grain silos will be rebuilt by the donor country after the deadly port explosion.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: Kuwait to rebuild Beirut grain silos… Meet the Middle East
News 23 Aug 2020 Hotel manager arrested for disrupting rape investigation 11 arrested for involvement, security chief of hotel blames victim Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Hotel manager arrested for disrupting rape investigation Meet the Middle East
News 23 Aug 2020 Israel could lose twice in the US gambit against Iran in the UNSC If the American maneuver doesn’t work out, Israel could face two problems: Iran will be able to buy weapons, and veto power in the UN Security Council will be called… Meet the Middle East