News 10 Dec 2020 Ex-Israeli space program head claims aliens exist and Trump is aware Haim Eshed told an Israeli newspaper that the US government had struck an "agreement" with the extraterrestrials. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Ex-Israeli space program head claims aliens exist and… Meet the Middle East
News 11 Dec 2020 Iraqi government presses ahead with early elections next year The Iraqi government is striving to make the legal and political preparations for elections in June 2021, amid multiple political and security challenges. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Iraqi government… Meet the Middle East
News 11 Dec 2020 Turkey’s Erdogan says US sanctions over S-400 missile ‘disrespect ally’ President Tayyip Erdogan said on Friday US sanctions over Turkey’s purchase of Russian S-400 missiles would be disrespectful of a NATO ally, after sources said Washington was poised to take… Meet the Middle East
News 11 Dec 2020 Killer of Lebanon’s Hariri sentenced to life in prison, remains at large: UN court The UN-backed Lebanon Tribunal on Friday sentenced a Hezbollah member convicted of conspiring to kill former Lebanese prime minister Rafik Hariri in a 2005 bombing to five terms of life… Meet the Middle East
News 11 Dec 2020 Shared interests in Iran, Caucuses push Turkey and Israel closer Ankara’s growing isolation and a combination of broader geopolitical factors, including Iran and the Caucasus, are driving a fresh bid to normalize Turkish-Israeli ties. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Shared… Meet the Middle East
News 11 Dec 2020 Saudi Royal Air Force fighter jets escort B-52H bombers across Kingdom airspace Two Saudi Royal Air Force fighter jets escorted the US B-52H Stratofortress bombers across the Kingdom’s airspace on Thursday, the official Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported on Friday.For all the… Meet the Middle East
News 11 Dec 2020 Egypt wins strong foothold in Iraq’s reconstruction Millions of Egyptian workers may benefit from their government's involvement in Iraq’s massive reconstruction process. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Egypt wins strong foothold in Iraq’s reconstruction Meet the Middle East
News 11 Dec 2020 Amid coronavirus, students forced online, but Lebanon won't recognize online degrees For students in Lebanon, obtaining a recognized degree during the coronavirus pandemic can be challenging. Where classes have moved online, and some students are seeking to pursue their studies entirely… Meet the Middle East
News 11 Dec 2020 Kuwaiti school fires expat teacher after including Israel in assignment Kuwaitis forced an American international school to apologise after a teacher 'broke local morals' and gave her students a map that includes Israel.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: Kuwaiti school fires… Meet the Middle East
News 11 Dec 2020 Coronavirus: England adds Saudi Arabia to safe travel corridor list Travelers arriving in the United Kingdom from Saudi Arabia will no longer need to quarantine for 14 days as was previously required due to the coronavirus pandemic.Transport minister Grant Shapps… Meet the Middle East
