News 19 Dec 2020 US plans to close last two consulates in Russia: report Donald Trump’s outgoing administration is planning to close the two remaining US consulates in Russia, media reports said Friday, as President-elect Joe Biden prepares to take office amid high tensions… Meet the Middle East
News 19 Dec 2020 Riyadh Agreement implementation in Yemen a step toward peace, stability: Bahrain FM Bahrain’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomed on Saturday the implementation of the Riyadh Agreement by Yemeni parties.A ministry statement said it was “an important step to strengthen and unify Yemeni… Meet the Middle East
News 19 Dec 2020 Up to Dh200,000 fine, 1-year jail for hate speech in UAE The UAE will continue its crackdown on racism and discrimination, says Public Prosecution.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: Up to Dh200,000 fine, 1-year jail for hate speech in UAE Meet the Middle East
News 19 Dec 2020 UN welcomes Yemen cabinet reshuffle as ‘pivotal step’ Yemen’s embattled president, in exile in Saudi Arabia, announced a Cabinet reshuffle Friday in a major step toward closing a dangerous rift between his internationally-recognised government and the Southern Transitional… Meet the Middle East
News 19 Dec 2020 Sudanese demand ‘justice’ two years after protests erupted Thousands of demonstrators marched through Sudanese towns on Saturday calling for change, two years since the start of a protest movement that led to the toppling of dictator Omar al-Bashir.Black… Meet the Middle East
News 19 Dec 2020 Egyptian Prime Minister to address Arab Media Forum in Dubai The event will be held virtually on December 23.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: Egyptian Prime Minister to address Arab Media Forum in Dubai Meet the Middle East
News 19 Dec 2020 Riot police launches tear gas at students protesting fee hikes University students and riot police clashed outside the American University of Beirut Saturday, as students blocked Bliss street in Beirut protesting the dollarization of tuition fees.. Source: Albawaba Full Article:… Meet the Middle East
News 19 Dec 2020 Netanyahu to kick-off Israel's COVID-19 vaccination campaign on Saturday “I call on everyone to come and get vaccinated... as soon as possible,” Alternate Prime Minister Benny Gantz said. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Netanyahu to kick-off Israel's COVID-19 vaccination… Meet the Middle East
News 19 Dec 2020 Around 300,000 fewer births expected amid COVID-19 In a separate survey, European women also shared similar sentiments to delay giving birth or have fewer children. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Around 300,000 fewer births expected amid COVID-19 Meet the Middle East
News 19 Dec 2020 Health Ministry labels all countries 'red' All travelers returning to Israel will be required to enter quarantine. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Health Ministry labels all countries 'red' Meet the Middle East
