August 2020

The centuries-old Chora church, which has served as a museum since 1945, will soon be open to Muslim worship. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Erdogan converts another historic church into…

Maj. Gen. Vyacheslav Gladkikh is the first Russian general reported killed in Syria since 2017. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Russian major general killed in roadside bomb in Syria’s Deir…

US offers Iraqi prime minister aid, energy deals and continued cooperation against Islamic State. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Trump, Kadhimi launch new chapter in US-Iraq relations

The killing of an Iraqi activist in Bara took place even as Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi was visiting Washington; it was just the latest in a series of violent…

Lebanon confirms record 628 COVID-19 cases, 3 deaths.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: Lebanon confirms record 628 COVID-19 cases, 3 deaths

The Trump administration on Thursday announced new sanctions against six Syrian military, government and financial officials as part of ongoing efforts to prevent money from going to Syrian President Bashar…

High-ranking Emirati officials were in attendance, according to the source, including the brother of UAE Crown Prince Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: UAE arranged 'secret meeting' between…

This week we focus on the result of an investigation into alleged ammonium nitrate at Aden port, Yemen's viral 'water girl' and more.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: Yemen in Focus:…

Officials urged the public to stick to Covid safety measures outlined by the UAE government.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: New penalties may be enforced to curb coronavirus spread: UAE official

Hadassah Medical Center and Israir have developed an agreement that allows travelers to purchase a discounted and rapid coronavirus test along with their flight ticket purchase. Source: Jerusalem Post Full…