News 26 Feb 2021 Biden approves airstrike on Iran-backed militias in Syria following Iraq attacks Officials suggested the late-night precision bombing was designed to minimize casualties while avoiding backlash from the Iraqi government. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Biden approves airstrike on Iran-backed militias in… Meet the Middle East
News 26 Feb 2021 Covid safety: Dubai shuts shisha cafe, salon for overcrowding The authority further announced it had issued eight fines and 15 warnings as part of its daily inspections.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: Covid safety: Dubai shuts shisha cafe, salon for… Meet the Middle East
News 26 Feb 2021 Joint List MK injured during weekly Umm al-Fahm protests, four arrested The weekly protests usually attract hundreds of participants. And while clashes with police are not uncommon, this week's protest was exceptional in their scope. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Joint… Meet the Middle East
News 26 Feb 2021 STL assigns tentative date for new Ayyash trial The pre-trial judge of the Special Tribunal for Lebanon set Thursday the tentative date for the start of the trial in the Salim Ayyash case for June 16, 2021, according… Meet the Middle East
News 26 Feb 2021 Corona in Israel: Study shows vaccination keeps people off ventilators A new study authored by an Israeli research team was published on Friday by the Centers for Disease Control. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Corona in Israel: Study shows vaccination… Meet the Middle East
News 26 Feb 2021 UN extends Lebanon’s Hariri tribunal for two years The UN secretary-general has extended the UN-backed tribunal investigating the 2005 assassination of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri for two years and reaffirmed the United Nations’ commitment to support… Meet the Middle East
News 26 Feb 2021 Satellite footage points to another oil slick making its way to Israel The Environmental Protection Ministry is investigating the report and its credibility. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Satellite footage points to another oil slick making its way to Israel Meet the Middle East
News 26 Feb 2021 UAE Champion Jockey O’Shea, Oertel on the double at Al Ain AF Mahzamy triumphs in Al Ain Derby, AF Yahawa wins Wathba Stallions Cup.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: UAE Champion Jockey O’Shea, Oertel on the double at Al Ain Meet the Middle East
News 26 Feb 2021 Iran launches cyberspace research centre to expand influence on war-torn Syria Iran has found different approaches to increase its military and…. Source: Albawaba Full Article: Iran launches cyberspace research centre to expand influence on war-torn Syria Meet the Middle East
News 26 Feb 2021 Israeli cargo ship damaged after mysterious explosion rattles Oman Gulf Security officials are investigating the possibility of Iranian military being involved in the explosion. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Israeli cargo ship damaged after mysterious explosion rattles Oman Gulf Meet the Middle East