News 04 Sep 2020 Kosovo to open embassy in Jerusalem, Serbia promises to move its embassy To date only the United States and Guatemala have embassies in Jerusalem. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Kosovo to open embassy in Jerusalem, Serbia promises to move its embassy Meet the Middle East
News 04 Sep 2020 Coronavirus: Bahrain now allowing non-citizens and non-residents to enter country Non-citizens and non-residents are now allowed to enter Bahrain, but passengers must undergo a PCR test at their own expense on arrival, the Bahrain International Airport announced Friday.Bahrain had previously… Meet the Middle East
News 04 Sep 2020 Iraqis sceptical that rule of law will be applied to all The Iraqi Supreme Judicial Council revealed Thursday that the former interior and defence ministers were summoned as part of the government’s ongoing investigation into the violent protests that swept the… Meet the Middle East
News 04 Sep 2020 UN agency says Iran expanded stockpile of enriched uranium Iran has continued to increase its stockpile of enriched uranium in violation of limitations set in the 2015 unclear deal with world powers even as it began providing access to… Meet the Middle East
News 04 Sep 2020 Beirut marks one month anniversary of deadly blast Beirut observed a minute of silence at 6:08 p.m. on Friday, marking the passing of exactly one month since the devastating Beirut Port explosion that shook the country on Aug.… Meet the Middle East
News 04 Sep 2020 UNRWA worried by spikes in coronavirus cases in Gaza Strip Israel has not hindered humanitarian assistance to Gaza since the coronavirus crisis began and that whatever has been needed to fight COVID-19 "has been well facilitated." Source: Jerusalem Post Full… Meet the Middle East
News 04 Sep 2020 Thousands protest in Pakistan over printing of Mohammad cartoons in France The cartoons sending up the Prophet Mohammad triggered outrage and unrest among Muslims around the world in 2005 when they first published by Danish newspaper Jyllands-Posten. Source: Jerusalem Post Full… Meet the Middle East
News 04 Sep 2020 UNRWA launches nearly $100m. appeal for Palestinian coronavirus aid The ramifications of COVID-19-related lockdowns have crippled economies across the region, leaving millions without a stable source of income. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: UNRWA launches nearly 0m. appeal for… Meet the Middle East
News 01 Sep 2020 UAE’s Gargash meets in Abu Dhabi with Israel’s head of the National Security Council The UAE’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Anwar Gargash has met with Israeli Adviser and Head of the Israeli National Security Council Meir Ben-Shabbat on Tuesday to discuss opportunities… Meet the Middle East
News 01 Sep 2020 Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince, Jared Kushner discuss regional peace process Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met with US Senior Adviser Jared Kushner on Tuesday and discussed for the need to resume negotiations between the Palestinian and Israeli sides… Meet the Middle East