News 14 Apr 2021 Egypt plans another royal parade, this time for King Tut's gold mask After the grand success of the Pharaoh's Golden Parade, Egypt is preparing for another major event involving the relics of Tutankhamun, one of ancient Egypt’s most famous kings. Source: Al… Meet the Middle East
News 14 Apr 2021 New Israeli legislator smuggles Torah scroll for Women of the Wall One of the first actions of new Labor Knesset member Rabbi Gilad Kari was sneaking a Torah scroll into the Western Wall plaza for women activists to pray from. Source:… Meet the Middle East
News 14 Apr 2021 Saudi Arabia says Iran uranium enrichment cannot be intended for ‘peaceful’ means Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that it is following with concern the current developments of Iran’s nuclear program, the most recent of which was the Iranian announcement of… Meet the Middle East
News 14 Apr 2021 Jordan ‘plot’ suspects to go on trial in security court, reports State TV The suspects in an alleged plot to destabilize Jordan will go trial in the kingdom’s State Security Court, state television reported Wednesday.“The court’s prosecutor began his investigation Wednesday into individuals… Meet the Middle East
News 14 Apr 2021 Daughter of Iran’s ex-president Rafsanjani says she is boycotting upcoming elections The daughter of one of the founding figures of Iran’s clerical establishment said on Monday she intends to boycott the upcoming presidential elections, citing her lack of faith in any… Meet the Middle East
News 14 Apr 2021 US to move forward with $23B arms sale to UAE The $23.4 billion arms package includes F-35s, armed drones and other equipment. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: US to move forward with B arms sale to UAE Meet the Middle East
News 14 Apr 2021 WHO worries COVID-19 could worsen during Ramadan The World Health Organization expressed concern Wednesday that the COVID-19 pandemic could worsen in the Middle East and North Africa during the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan.Detected cases of Covid… Meet the Middle East
News 14 Apr 2021 Iran’s supreme leader says US offers on nuclear deal ‘not worth looking at’ Iran’s supreme leader on Wednesday dismissed initial offers being made at talks in Vienna aimed at saving Tehran’s tattered nuclear deal with world powers. He described them as “not worth… Meet the Middle East
News 14 Apr 2021 Palestinian Election: Nearly a third of party logos erase Israel from map Among these parties are two of the major front-runners: Hamas and Fatah. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Palestinian Election: Nearly a third of party logos erase Israel from map Meet the Middle East
News 14 Apr 2021 Another crash in Egypt leaves 20 dead The road accident near the Nile River follows deadly train and boat incidents in the North African country earlier this year. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Another crash in Egypt… Meet the Middle East