News 23 Aug 2021 Syrian jihadist group expands control in areas outside Idlib The government run by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham in Idlib imposed more measures to isolate its areas of influence in northwestern Syria. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Syrian jihadist group expands… Meet the Middle East
News 24 Aug 2021 Ukraine FM denies report of evacuation plane hijacking A spokesperson for Ukraine’s foreign ministry has denied an earlier report from the deputy foreign minister claiming that armed hijackers took control of a Ukrainian evacuation plane and flew it… Meet the Middle East
News 24 Aug 2021 Pakistan urges ‘inclusive’ deal with Taliban Pakistan’s foreign minister said on Tuesday that an inclusive political settlement is the best way forward for peace and stability in Afghanistan following the Taliban takeover. Pakistan fully supports efforts… Meet the Middle East
News 24 Aug 2021 Kuwait to limit number of vehicles expats can register under their name Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior is set to limit the number of vehicles expats can register, as security sources say many of them own several cars and practice unlicensed trading and… Meet the Middle East
News 24 Aug 2021 Airbnb announces plans to house 20,000 Afghan refugees globally Airbnb plans to house 20,000 Afghan refugees globally for free, Chief Executive Office Brian Chesky announced in a tweet on Tuesday.For the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online… Meet the Middle East
News 24 Aug 2021 Israel seizes tons of chocolate it claims is being used to fund Hamas Israel has confiscated 23 tons of chocolate bars on their way to the Gaza Strip. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Israel seizes tons of chocolate it claims is being used… Meet the Middle East
News 24 Aug 2021 Top 10 most expensive US army equipment sent to Afghanistan before Taliban takeover The US had delivered military equipment to the Afghan National Army (ANA) just before the Taliban takeover, with the top 10 most expensive pieces alone totaling over $212 million dollars,… Meet the Middle East
News 24 Aug 2021 Iran, Hezbollah, Lebanon top Bennett's agenda with Biden Israel fears that Iran and Hezbollah will take advantage of the economic and political crisis in Lebanon to tighten their hold on the country. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Iran,… Meet the Middle East
News 24 Aug 2021 Tunisia tightens security on Libyan border amid fears of terrorist infiltration Tunisia has tightened its security and military presence on its southeastern border with Libya after reports of the possible infiltration by Tunisian extremists.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: Tunisia tightens security… Meet the Middle East
News 24 Aug 2021 Iran admits videos of Evin prison abuses are true The head of Iran’s prison system acknowledged Tuesday that videos purportedly obtained by a self-described hacker group that show abuses at the Islamic Republic’s notorious Evin prison are real, saying… Meet the Middle East
