News 25 Jan 2023 Kyrgyzstan: Government move to close radio station is latest blow to the right to freedom of expression The closure of Radio Azattyk would be a deep and stark attack on the right to freedom of expression in Kyrgyzstan adding to the continuing repression against journalists and other… Meet the Middle East
News 20 Jan 2023 Egypt soaring prices drive mounting economic pain at home While many countries are struggling to contain rampant inflation, Egypt, with a population of 104 million, is among the hardest hit.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: Egypt soaring prices drive mounting… Meet the Middle East
News 20 Jan 2023 Five years after its defeat, periodic ISIS attacks still claim lives in Iraq A United Nations report last July estimated that “between 6,000 and 10,000” ISIS fighters remained across Iraq and Syria, “concentrated mostly in rural areas.”.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: Five years… Meet the Middle East
News 20 Jan 2023 In Saudi Arabia, camel-whisperers use ‘special language’ to train herd Alheda’a can be deployed for a range of tasks: bringing together a scattered herd threatened by a coming sandstorm, for example, or soothing camels as they drink water.. Source: Albawaba… Meet the Middle East
News 20 Jan 2023 Lebanon says it will pay UN dues 'immediately' after losing voting rights Lebanon, Venezuela, South Sudan, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon and Dominica had lost their voting rights due to dues they owe the UN. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Lebanon says it will… Meet the Middle East
News 20 Jan 2023 Olmert, Netanyahu: Covering Israeli prime ministers on trial Longtime ‘Post’ law correspondent shares standout events he witnessed from the benches of justice while reporting on premiers Olmert and Netanyah. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Olmert, Netanyahu: Covering Israeli… Meet the Middle East
News 20 Jan 2023 Russia: Authorities poised to wield new legislation to ban films featuring LGBTI characters The Russian media regulator is considering a draft order that would regulate the implementation of a new homophobic with regard to publishing content online.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: Russia: Authorities… Meet the Middle East
News 20 Jan 2023 EU working on 10th round of Russia sanctions – diplomats Senior diplomats from three countries said the next round of sanctions should be ready on the anniversary on Febuary 24 of Russia's invasion. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: EU working… Meet the Middle East
News 20 Jan 2023 Abortion opponents push post-Roe agenda at annual Washington march March for Life plans to ramp up its marches across different states, which started with the first state "March for Life" in Virginia in 2019. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article:… Meet the Middle East
News 20 Jan 2023 Israel’s Far Right Could Escalate Drone Warfare Against Palestinians The settler movement has long pushed military strategy to extremes. Now, it’s in government.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: Israel’s Far Right Could Escalate Drone Warfare Against Palestinians Meet the Middle East
