News 25 May 2021 Most Middle Eastern citizens trust government responses to COVID-19: Report The majority of citizens in key Middle Eastern cities believe that their government is effectively managing the impact of COVID-19, according to a new report by accounting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC).For… Meet the Middle East
News 25 May 2021 Iran, world powers resume fifth round of talks on US return to nuclear deal World powers opened a fifth round of talks with Iran aimed at bringing the United States back into the landmark 2015 nuclear deal meant to prevent the Islamic Republic from… Meet the Middle East
News 25 May 2021 Biden’s Air Force secretary nominee vows to halt production of F-35 parts in Turkey The United States should stop manufacturing parts for the F-35 fighter jet in Turkey, the Air Force secretary nominee said Tuesday.“Under the current situation with Turkey, I think we should… Meet the Middle East
News 25 May 2021 UAE says only COVID-19 vaccinated people with negative PCR tests can attend events UAE officials announced only those who have received the COVID-19 vaccine, provided they present a negative result of a PCR test taken within 48 hours, will be allowed to attend… Meet the Middle East
News 25 May 2021 New York prosecutors probing Trump form grand jury New York prosecutors have convened a grand jury that is expected to decide whether to indict former president Donald Trump, suggesting they may have found evidence of a crime, US… Meet the Middle East
News 26 May 2021 Islamic State escalates operations against Syrian forces during Ramadan The Islamic State has recently stepped up its operations against the Syrian government forces and their allied militias as IS cells spread in more areas in Syria. Source: Al Monitor… Meet the Middle East
News 26 May 2021 Why Kurdish authorities in northeast Syria canceled fuel price hikes The Autonomous Administration in northeastern Syria took back its decision to raise fuel prices after protests condemning the decision led to several casualties. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Why Kurdish… Meet the Middle East
News 26 May 2021 Egypt’s role in Gaza conflict helps Sisi break ice with Biden President Joe Biden called his Egyptian counterpart as Egypt led back channel negotiations to mediate a cease-fire that ended the Israeli-Hamas escalation. Egypt hopes the call represents a turnaround in… Meet the Middle East
News 26 May 2021 Gaza survivors recount hours trapped under rubble The Israeli shelling of the Gaza Strip has destroyed hundreds of houses and buildings, leaving many to stuck under rubble that rescuers are ill-equipped to move. Source: Al Monitor Full… Meet the Middle East
News 26 May 2021 Prominent disqualified candidates urge Iranians to still vote Despite being disqualified to run by the country's Guardian Council, several major Reformist and centrist figures are still calling on citizens to go to the polls. Source: Al Monitor Full… Meet the Middle East