News 23 Jul 2021 Syria blames Israel for destruction of evidence in Douma chemical attack The UN's chemical weapons watchdog warned Syria's government not to move or tamper with the gas canisters recovered at Douma. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Syria blames Israel for destruction… Meet the Middle East
News 23 Jul 2021 Iraq still needs US help to defeat Islamic State, foreign minister says Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein made the remarks ahead of Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi’s visit to Washington on Monday. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Iraq still needs US help to… Meet the Middle East
News 23 Jul 2021 How water has become a flashpoint in the Middle East Al-Monitor reporting shows the increased risks and relevance of water security for Egypt, Sudan and Ethiopia; Iran and Iraq; and Israel and Jordan. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: How water… Meet the Middle East
News 24 Jul 2021 Emirates inaugurates new passenger service between Dubai and Miami Emirates has launched its first-ever passenger service between Dubai and the United States’ Miami, the media office reported on Friday.The airline celebrated the inaugural flight upon its arrival in Miami… Meet the Middle East
News 24 Jul 2021 Lebanon, Cyprus discuss bilateral relations, agree to cooperate on oil and gas Lebanon and Cyprus signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) agreeing to cooperate in the oil and gas sector, the Cypriot foreign affairs ministry revealed in a tweet on Friday. The… Meet the Middle East
News 24 Jul 2021 Actress' decision to quit stage draws fierce backlash from liberals An Egyptian actress' decision to quit acting and don the hijab has stirred controversy in Egypt, highlighting the widening rift between ultraconservatives and liberals in society. Source: Al Monitor Full… Meet the Middle East
News 24 Jul 2021 US launches inquiry into Qatar’s alleged finance activities in Iran The United States’ Department of State has launched an inquiry into an allegation made by the Israeli government stating that Qatar’s royal family funded Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps, a US-designated… Meet the Middle East
News 24 Jul 2021 Tokyo Olympics: Algerian suspended, sent home for withdrawing to avoid Israeli The International Judo Federation suspended on Saturday an Algerian judoka and his coach for withdrawing from the Tokyo Olympics before his event started, after the draw set him on course… Meet the Middle East
News 24 Jul 2021 U.S. to Announce Troop Drawdown From Iraq, but Little Is Expected to Change The deal appears to be the latest effort by the Iraqi prime minister to balance the needs and demands of the country’s two closest allies: the United States and Iran..… Meet the Middle East
News 24 Jul 2021 Iraq’s prime minister announces arrests over Baghdad suicide bombing Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhemi announced Saturday that members of a “terrorist cell” suspected of being behind a Baghdad suicide bombing that killed more than 30 people five days ago… Meet the Middle East
