News 27 Apr 2021 On Ramadan, Jewish and Muslim leaders emphasize inter-religious brotherhood As part of its 16th Plenary Assembly, the World Jewish Congress (WJC) partnered with the Muslim World League (MWL) for a joint Muslim and Jewish celebration of Ramadan. Source: Jerusalem… Meet the Middle East
News 27 Apr 2021 John Kerry, the latest victim of Zarif’s big mouth – Analysis It seems ridiculous that Zarif was unaware of the widely reported alleged Israeli airstrikes in Syria, begging the question why he's claiming he didn't know. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article:… Meet the Middle East
News 27 Apr 2021 Gov't expected to enforce new travel rules from most infected countries Health Ministry director-general tells 'Post' that dangerous variant could undue Israel's vaccination campaign. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Gov't expected to enforce new travel rules from most infected countries Meet the Middle East
News 24 Apr 2021 Turkey’s reaction to Biden’s recognition of Armenian genocide more bark than bite for now Turkey's foreign ministry said the US president's proclamation opened "a deep wound" that undermines Turkish-US ties, yet President Recep Tayyip Erdogan did not immediately respond. Source: Al Monitor Full Article:… Meet the Middle East
News 24 Apr 2021 JP Morgan listing boosts Egypt’s access to debt markets JP Morgan placed Egypt on its Index Watch Positive on April 9, meaning the North African country should be relisted on JP Morgan’s Government Bond Index Emerging Markets within six… Meet the Middle East
News 25 Apr 2021 Houthi supporters hold Nazi salute, chant anti-America, anti-Semitic slogans in video A video surfaced online reportedly depicting supporters of the Iran-backed Houthi militia performing the Nazi salute and shouting anti-America and anti-Semitic slogans.“Death to America. Death to Israel. Curse the Jews,”… Meet the Middle East
News 25 Apr 2021 UAE says it supports Saudi Arabia’s ban on fruit, vegetable imports from Lebanon The United Arab Emirates supports Saudi Arabia’s decision to ban the import of fruits and vegetables from Lebanon after it was revealed that they were used to smuggle drugs into… Meet the Middle East
News 25 Apr 2021 82 killed in Baghdad COVID-19 hospital fire: Iraqi interior ministry At least 82 people died and 110 were wounded in a Baghdad COVID-19 hospital fire overnight Sunday, the Iraqi interior ministry said in a new toll.For the latest headlines, follow… Meet the Middle East
News 25 Apr 2021 New Kurdish group in Syria attacks Turkish-backed opposition in Afrin The Afrin Liberation Forces, which has escalated attacks against the Turkish-backed opposition in the Aleppo countryside, is being secretive about the sources of its support, weapons and training. Source: Al… Meet the Middle East
News 25 Apr 2021 Almost 1.5 mln worshippers visit Grand Mosque in first ten days of Ramadan Nearly one-and-a-half million people have passed through the gates of the Grand Mosque in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, in the first ten days of Ramadan 2021.For the latest headlines, follow our… Meet the Middle East