News 31 Jan 2023 Mideast conflict might escalate as world focuses on Ukraine, economic woes The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has ebbed and flowed for decades through wars, uprisings and peace talks. Now Israel has normalised relations with more Arab states, while Palestinians have grown more isolated… Meet the Middle East
News 29 Jan 2023 QatarEnergy joins Lebanon offshore exploration group The development comes following a Washington mediation in the years-long maritime dispute between Beirut and Tel Aviv. QatarEnergy joined a tripartite oil and gas exploration consortium on Thursday in two…..… Meet the Middle East
News 29 Jan 2023 Sabalenka crowned Grand Slam champion in thrilling comeback at Australian Open final The fifth seed from Belarus defeated Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina Aryna Sabalenka scripted a brilliant comeback against the reigning champion of Wimbledon, Elena Rybakina, at the Australian Open final on…..… Meet the Middle East
News 29 Jan 2023 Death in the marshes: environmental calamity hits Iraq’s unique wetlands Rivers and lakes that have nurtured communities since civilisation’s dawn are drying up, as drought leads to hunger, displacement and simmering conflict.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: Death in the marshes:… Meet the Middle East
News 29 Jan 2023 Kuwait envoy to Washington appointed as new GCC chief The new head of the bloc had led numerous diplomatic roles in the past. The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) named Jassim Al-Budaiwi as its new secretary-general, after his predecessor Nayef…..… Meet the Middle East
News 29 Jan 2023 UAE museum unveils Torah scroll that survived the Holocaust in tolerance push The display was unveiled for International Holocaust Remembrance Day would help combat "big denial" of the Holocaust in the region. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: UAE museum unveils Torah scroll… Meet the Middle East
News 29 Jan 2023 Tennis star Novak Djokovic wins 10th Australian Open title Djokovic equals Rafael Nadal’s men’s record of 22 Grand Slam titles Novak Djokovic beat Stefanos Tsitsipas to win his 10th Australian Open title and record-equal 22nd grand slam on Sunday…..… Meet the Middle East
News 29 Jan 2023 Jewish Agency tells Belarus staff to stop promoting aliyah, retracts It wasn't specified in any of the letters why the Jewish Agency has asked to cancel or freeze the activities that were meant to promote aliyah from Belarus. Source: Jerusalem… Meet the Middle East
News 29 Jan 2023 Ukraine's presidential adviser to Iran on drone strike: 'We did warn you' The implication seems to be that Ukraine warned that someone would attempt to destroy the Iranian plants and other weapons facilities. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Ukraine's presidential adviser to… Meet the Middle East
News 29 Jan 2023 Ancient sarcophagus found in Samaria after attempted robbery Security forces caught the thieves and discovered that they had uncovered thousand-year-old sarcophagi in their attempt to rob the site. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Ancient sarcophagus found in Samaria… Meet the Middle East
