News 27 Aug 2021 At least 95 Afghans killed in Kabul airport bombings, toll may be higher: Official An official says at least 95 Afghans were killed in Thursday’s suicide bombings outside Kabul’s international airport.The official spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak… Meet the Middle East
News 27 Aug 2021 UAE’s Barakah nuclear power plant begins operations at second unit The second unit of United Arab Emirates’ only nuclear power plant has started operations, UAE leaders announced on Twitter on Friday.“Operations started at Unit 2 at the Barakah nuclear energy… Meet the Middle East
News 27 Aug 2021 Bennett’s meeting with Biden overshadowed by Afghanistan attacks Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett was hoping for a festive first official meeting with US President Joe Biden, but the suicide attacks at Kabul airport changed all that. Source: Al… Meet the Middle East
News 27 Aug 2021 Clock ticking for Lebanese cancer patients as shortages of vital drugs bite Christine Tohme had already been diagnosed with ovarian cancer when Lebanon’s financial system began to unravel in 2019. She never expected that two years later her country’s economic meltdown would… Meet the Middle East
News 27 Aug 2021 Israeli leaders send condolences to Americans on Afghanistan attack Leaders from both the coalition and the opposition in Israel sent messages of sympathy to the American people and for all those who lost family members and friends at the… Meet the Middle East
News 27 Aug 2021 Triple Whammy: Yeshiva student infected with COVID for third time A yeshiva student was infected with COVID-19 for the third time * This could indicate that vaccinations every six months are essential. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Triple Whammy: Yeshiva… Meet the Middle East
News 27 Aug 2021 Turkey, Taliban hold talks in Kabul as airport security in doubt Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Ankara hasn't decided whether to provide the Taliban with technical assistance at Kabul's international airport. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Turkey, Taliban hold talks… Meet the Middle East
News 27 Aug 2021 Greenland scientists discover world's northernmost island A team of scientists from Greenland discovered an island which they say is the world's northernmost point of land. This comes as the US, Russia and others vie for control… Meet the Middle East
News 27 Aug 2021 Lebanese security chief warns crisis ‘may be prolonged’ The head of one of Lebanon’s most powerful security agencies ordered his officers to stand firm in the face of a national crisis that could be protracted, warning of the… Meet the Middle East
News 27 Aug 2021 Moderna’s outgoing Israeli chief medical officer joins TEVA board Dr. Tal Zaks will serve on the Teva board's science and technology committee. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Moderna’s outgoing Israeli chief medical officer joins TEVA board Meet the Middle East