News 17 May 2022 Georgia: Sentencing of pro-opposition media owner Nika Gvaramia a political motivated silencing of dissenting voice His conviction was based solely on the allegation that, as a director of Rustavi 2, Nika Gvaramia used the TV station’s company car for personal reasons.. Source: Albawaba Full Article:… Meet the Middle East
News 17 May 2022 Azovstal siege ends as hundreds of Ukrainian fighters surrender Dozens of Ukrainian fighters, some apparently unwounded, surrendered on Tuesday after weeks of being holed up in the bunkers and tunnels below Mariupol’s Azovstal steel works as the most devastating… Meet the Middle East
News 17 May 2022 40% of Israeli media items equate intellectual disability with weakness – AKIM AKIM is the largest organization in Israel providing representation for and advocating alongside 35,000 people with intellectual disabilities Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: 40% of Israeli media items equate intellectual… Meet the Middle East
News 17 May 2022 US holding up energy deal between Egypt and Lebanon: Ambassador A World Bank-backed plan for Egypt to export energy supplies to Lebanon is still in limbo as Cairo awaits assurances from the US that it will not face sanctions.The deal… Meet the Middle East
News 17 May 2022 Spain aims to introduce paid menstrual leave in first for Europe "Today we send an international message of support to all women who are fighting for their sexual and reproductive rights," Equality Minister said. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Spain aims… Meet the Middle East
News 17 May 2022 Yair Lapid working on secret plan to save Ben & Jerry's in Israel – exclusive Ben & Jerry’s and its parent company Unilever Global decided to end their licensing agreement in Israel in protest of West Bank settlements. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Yair Lapid… Meet the Middle East
News 17 May 2022 Saudi Aramco weighs IPO of trading unit amid oil boom Saudi Aramco is considering an initial public offering of its trading arm amid a boom in oil prices in what could be one of the world’s biggest listings this year,… Meet the Middle East
News 17 May 2022 Ukraine/Russia: The rights of Ukrainian prisoners of war from Azovstal must be respected Responding to the news that the Ukrainian soldiers who were besieged in Mariupol’s Azovstal steel plant for months have surrendered themselves to Russia’s armed forces, Denis Krivosheev, Amnesty International’s Deputy… Meet the Middle East
News 17 May 2022 Hassidic sect members arrested for attempt to sabotage Meron celebrations A group of extremist hassidic sect members was arrested for attempting to sabotage infrastructure on Mount Meron. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Hassidic sect members arrested for attempt to sabotage… Meet the Middle East
News 17 May 2022 Hezbollah's election loss brings hope of stability in Lebanon – editorial There could be clouds on the horizon, but there is now hope in Beirut, if the reformers can win the peace. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Hezbollah's election loss brings… Meet the Middle East
