News 31 Oct 2020 In Jordan, female engineers lead the way in sustainable agriculture A Norwegian NGO has launched a joint training program to train female engineering graduates in the field of sustainable agriculture, with the aim of both encouraging Jordanian women to join… Meet the Middle East
News 29 Oct 2020 US files ‘largest-ever’ forfeitures action over fuel, weapons shipments from Iran Washington announced Thursday that it had filed a complaint over shipments of Iranian missiles from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to Houthi militants, seized by the US Navy.Two US… Meet the Middle East
News 29 Oct 2020 New Zealand slams Qatar as Kiwi woman revealed as victim of forced airport exams New Zealand has revealed one of its citizens was among the women subjected to invasive pelvic examinations at Doha airport, labelling the action "completely unacceptable"."We were extremely concerned to learn...… Meet the Middle East
News 29 Oct 2020 Australian academic Kylie Moore-Gilbert moved to Tehran’s notorious Evin prison An Australian academic held in Iran for more than two years has been returned to Tehran’s notorious Evin prison, friends said Friday, prompting fresh concern about her wellbeing.Kylie Moore-Gilbert –… Meet the Middle East
News 30 Oct 2020 Qatar says airport officials behind invasive exams of women referred to prosecutors Qatar said on Friday that those responsible for the invasive gynecological searches of women passengers at Doha airport had been referred for prosecution over the “violations”.Women on 10 flights out… Meet the Middle East
News 30 Oct 2020 Moderna named one of global biopharmaceutical industry’s top employers Moderna was recognized for its commitment to continuous innovation, corporate social responsibility, and fostering a culture of respect for the individual. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Moderna named one of… Meet the Middle East
News 30 Oct 2020 Thousands of Muslims protest over Macron remarks after France killings In Pakistan, police fired tear gas at thousands of demonstrators marching towards the French Embassy in Islamabad, with some protesters trying to break through police barricades, witnesses said. Source: Jerusalem… Meet the Middle East
News 30 Oct 2020 Australian academic Kylie Moore-Gilbert returned to Tehran's notorious Evin prison The Australian academic has been returned to the notorious Tehran…. Source: Albawaba Full Article: Australian academic Kylie Moore-Gilbert returned to Tehran's notorious Evin prison Meet the Middle East
News 30 Oct 2020 At least 4 dead as powerful earthquake rocks Turkey's western coast The 6.6 magnitude earthquake injured an estimated 120 people, Turkey's health minister said. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: At least 4 dead as powerful earthquake rocks Turkey's western coast Meet the Middle East
News 30 Oct 2020 Are attacks on Syrian opposition signal from Moscow to Ankara? As Turkey conducts simultaneous campaigns in different theaters — including assistance to Azerbaijan in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict — Moscow must be tempted to exploit the turbulence to extract concessions from… Meet the Middle East