News 17 May 2022 Egypt says US should use leverage, pressure on Ethiopia to resolve dam issue A senior Egyptian diplomat said Tuesday that the Biden administration is not putting enough pressure on Ethiopia to help resolve the controversy surrounding Addis Ababa’s construction of a controversial dam… Meet the Middle East
News 17 May 2022 Iran protests spread to major central province; unofficial death toll rises to six Protests broke out in Iran’s central province of Isfahan on Tuesday with demonstrators chanting against Iran’s clerical leaders, videos shared on social media showed.Protesters in Isfahan’s city of Golpayegan chanted… Meet the Middle East
News 17 May 2022 Saudi vice defense minister meets NSA adviser Sullivan in Washington US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan reaffirmed President Joe Biden's commitment to “help Saudi Arabia defend its territory” during a meeting with Saudi Vice Minister of Defense Khalid bin Salman… Meet the Middle East
News 18 May 2022 Finland, Sweden submit application to join NATO amid Russia-Ukraine war NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said Wednesday that Finland, Sweden have officially applied to join the world’s biggest military alliance, a move driven by security concerns over Russia’s war in Ukraine.“I… Meet the Middle East
News 18 May 2022 Dubai mother of hit-and-run victim, 4, urges motorists to curb dangerous driving A mother who lost her four-year-old son in a Boxing Day tragedy caused by a motorist speeding the wrong way down a one-way street in Dubai has urged drivers to… Meet the Middle East
News 18 May 2022 Qatar to boost investment in Spain by $5 billion After Spain, the Qatari emir will continue his tour of Europe, visiting Germany, Britain, Slovenia and Switzerland.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: Qatar to boost investment in Spain by billion Meet the Middle East
News 18 May 2022 Russian gymnast banned for one year after wearing pro-war symbol The sports body said that the athlete must also return the bronze medal.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: Russian gymnast banned for one year after wearing pro-war symbol Meet the Middle East
News 18 May 2022 Two weeks before its expiry, UN pushes for extension of Yemen truce The truce that went into effect in early April has made a “considerable positive impact on the daily lives of many Yemenis,” UN envoy said.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: Two… Meet the Middle East
News 18 May 2022 Candidates backed by AIPAC and J Street face off for the first time AIPAC-backed Don Davis beats J Street-backed Erica Smith in North Carolina as the tables turn in Pennsylvania. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Candidates backed by AIPAC and J Street face… Meet the Middle East
News 18 May 2022 Qatar Airways CEO: high oil prices 'may' trigger recession in aviation industry The surge in energy prices over the past two years has been the largest since the 1973 oil crisis, the World Bank said.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: Qatar Airways CEO:… Meet the Middle East
