News 15 Jan 2021 Russia crowds out Turkey in post-war Caucasus Having brokered a cease-fire deal between Azerbaijan and Armenia, Vladimir Putin is now giving priority to the development of transport links in the conflict-ridden region. Source: Al Monitor Full Article:… Meet the Middle East
News 15 Jan 2021 Sharjah Art Foundation invites applications for 2021 Short Film production grant The Sharjah Art Foundation has invited filmmakers based anywhere in the world to apply for the fourth cycle of the Sharjah Film Platform (SFP) Short Film Production Grant.For all the… Meet the Middle East
News 15 Jan 2021 Tzipi Refaeli contracts COVID, debate over vaccinating inmates continues Tzipi Refaeli, mother and agent of Israeli supermodel Bar Refaeli, is currently serving a 16-months sentence at the Neve Tirza women's prison. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Tzipi Refaeli contracts… Meet the Middle East
News 15 Jan 2021 Hanegbi: Palestinian building approvals must go to Security Cabinet Israeli approvals for Palestinian building in Area C is rare and often sets off a storm of controversy. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Hanegbi: Palestinian building approvals must go to… Meet the Middle East
News 15 Jan 2021 US issues new sanctions on Iran organizations for arming military, IRGC The US announced new sanctions Friday on Iran’s Marine, Aerospace and Aviation Industries organizations for their role in manufacturing lethal military equipment for Iran’s military and the IRGC.“Today, we are… Meet the Middle East
News 15 Jan 2021 Sheldon Adelson, casino mogul and 'Jewish patriot,' buried in Jerusalem Praised by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as a "huge Jewish patriot," Adelson died on Monday from cancer. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Sheldon Adelson, casino mogul and 'Jewish patriot,'… Meet the Middle East
News 15 Jan 2021 Israel turns its back on French-Egyptian Mideast initiative Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi rejected the invitation for meeting French, German, Egyptian and Jordanian foreign ministers in Cairo, citing the nationwide lockdown in Israel as an excuse. Source: Al Monitor… Meet the Middle East
News 15 Jan 2021 Rabbi asserts that coronavirus vaccines can 'turn' people into homosexuals Israel Hayom reached out to LGBTQ advocacy group Havruta for a statement on the rabbi's comments, who said it's "currently gearing up to welcome our impending new members." Source: Jerusalem… Meet the Middle East
News 15 Jan 2021 2,000 workers audition for Camp Ka Champ singing contest in UAE Around 2,000 workers from 50 camps are participating in the virtual as well as on-site auditions that began on December 24 and will continue until Janua…. Source: Albawaba Full Article:… Meet the Middle East
News 15 Jan 2021 Muslim Brotherhood adopts disruptive strategy in Yemen Yemeni political sources suggested that a mortar attack on the Arab coalition’s camp in Al-Alam area in Shabwa was part of a broader scheme aimed at stopping the Riyadh Agreement… Meet the Middle East
