News 23 Aug 2020 Another Israel-Arab deal expected in coming weeks: Israeli ambassador to US Last week Israel and the UAE announced a historic agreement to normalize relations between the two countries, in exchange for the suspension of Israel’s annexation of Palestinian land.One of the… Meet the Middle East
News 22 Aug 2020 Coronavirus: Most UAE COVID-19 infections detected in 20-40 age group, says official The United Arab Emirates confirmed 424 new coronavirus cases and two COVID-19 related deaths on Saturday, after conducting an additional 70,079 tests, while the most affected age group in the… Meet the Middle East
News 22 Aug 2020 Lebanon explosion: Nearly 40 pct of Beirut severely damaged, new assessment shows Around 40 percent of Beirut has been severely damaged due the August 4 port explosion, according to an impact assessment report by strategy consulting firm Strategy&.For all the latest headlines… Meet the Middle East
News 21 Aug 2020 Egypt, Sudan kick off another round of Nile dam talks A new round of meetings between the Nile Basin countries has resumed as Sudan and Egypt try to unite on controlling damage from the Ethiopian dam. Source: Al Monitor Full… Meet the Middle East
News 21 Aug 2020 Coronavirus: Israel surpasses 100,000 cases, death toll over 800 On average, some 1,378 people are diagnosed with the virus per day. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Coronavirus: Israel surpasses 100,000 cases, death toll over 800 Meet the Middle East
News 21 Aug 2020 Beirut’s club scene gets creative in wake of blast Lebanon's nightlife is key to its economy and spirit. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Beirut’s club scene gets creative in wake of blast Meet the Middle East
News 21 Aug 2020 US backs Iraqi progress on budget deal with Kurdistan Region The Trump administration says it supports Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi's progress so far in working out a budget agreement with the Kurdistan Region. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: US… Meet the Middle East
News 21 Aug 2020 Saudi Arabia’s price for ties with Israel is Palestinian state: Prince Turki Saudi Arabia’s price for normalizing relations with Israel is the creation of a sovereign Palestinian state with Jerusalem as its capital, said former Saudi Arabian ambassador to the US Prince… Meet the Middle East
News 21 Aug 2020 Israel carries out multiple airstrikes after 12 rockets from Gaza Escalation on Israel-Gaza border: Israel Defense Forces jets struck Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip three times, after 12 rockets and projectiles were launched during the night from Gaza. Source:… Meet the Middle East
News 21 Aug 2020 Israel deal boosts Jordan’s security, closes ‘gate on annexation’: UAE Ambassador The UAE’s historic agreement with Israel has “closed the gate” on Israeli annexation of Palestinian land and will directly benefit Jordan, according to UAE Ambassador to the US Yousef Al… Meet the Middle East