News 15 Aug 2020 FBI involvement in Beirut blast investigation to bring more clarity: Ex-CIA official The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s participation in the probe into the deadly Beirut port blast will bring more clarity into how the disaster occurred, former top CIA official Norman Roule… Meet the Middle East
News 15 Aug 2020 UAE says Israel deal not about Iran, rejects criticism from Turkey’s Erdogan The United Arab Emirates said its decision to normalize ties with Israel isn’t about countering Iran, and dismissed criticism of the pact from Turkey’s leader.“This is not about Iran. This… Meet the Middle East
News 15 Aug 2020 Beirut blast investigation must be ‘thorough, transparent’: Senior US official A senior US official called on Saturday for a “thorough, transparent and credible” investigation into this month’s Beirut port blast that killed at least 178 people and injured 6,000.“We can… Meet the Middle East
News 15 Aug 2020 Turkey’s 'healthy tourism' efforts tested as foreign tourists trickle in Some 40,000 Russian holidaymakers have thrown a life jacket to Turkey’s main touristic hub of Antalya, while other coastal areas count on locals to keep afloat. Source: Al Monitor Full… Meet the Middle East
News 15 Aug 2020 Lebanon aftermath: Iran's Zarif criticises western response As diplomats negotiate the makeup of the next government, the people of Beirut are just trying to get through the day.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: Lebanon aftermath: Iran's Zarif criticises… Meet the Middle East
News 15 Aug 2020 US calls for end to endemic corruption that has stifled Lebanon: David Hale The US is calling for an end to the endemic corruption that has stifled Lebanon’s tremendous potential and describes the Beirut blast as a moment of truth for the country,… Meet the Middle East
News 15 Aug 2020 Yemen's last remaining Jews 'to move to UAE' following Israel treaty Yemen's last remaining Jews, who have so far resisted calls to…. Source: Albawaba Full Article: Yemen's last remaining Jews 'to move to UAE' following Israel treaty Meet the Middle East
News 15 Aug 2020 Pound sees slight rise against dollar to LL6,950 The Lebanese pound rose slightly against the dollar on the black market Saturday, trading at around LL6,950.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: Pound sees slight rise against dollar to LL6,950 Meet the Middle East
News 15 Aug 2020 Saudi, Emirati analysts: Palestinians will benefit from accord 'Deal pulls rug from under the feet of Turkey, Iran.' Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Saudi, Emirati analysts: Palestinians will benefit from accord Meet the Middle East
News 15 Aug 2020 Turkey will 'not back down' to threats of sanctions says Erdogan "We will never bow to banditry on our continental shelf. We will not back down against the language of sanctions and threats," said Erdogan. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Turkey… Meet the Middle East
