News 18 May 2021 Saudi Arabia summons Lebanese ambassador over FM’s ‘shameful comments’ Saudi Arabia’s foreign ministry summoned on Tuesday the Lebanese ambassador in Riyadh and handed him a memorandum of protesting against the Lebanese ambassador’s “shameful comments” toward the Kingdom, the official… Meet the Middle East
News 18 May 2021 UAE offers Sinopharm booster shot for ‘maximum protection’ against COVID-19 The United Arab Emirates is offering a third dose of the Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine for those who received their second dose at least six months ago, healthcare spokeswoman Dr. Farida… Meet the Middle East
News 18 May 2021 Hamas claims Israel cannot destroy tunnel network Despite Israel's relentless bombing of Hamas' leadership and tunnels, the Islamic resistance group claims the network will survive the assault. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Hamas claims Israel cannot destroy… Meet the Middle East
News 18 May 2021 Egypt pledges $500 million for Gaza's reconstruction Cairo, which is leading efforts to reach a cease-fire in the week-long conflict between Hamas and Israel, has pledged to help rebuild the battered Palestinian enclave. Source: Al Monitor Full… Meet the Middle East
News 18 May 2021 Yemen and the Curse of Geography: Bab al-Mandab Disputed by Great Power Rivalries The regional competition revolving around Bab al-Mandab and its coastal extension is affecting the course of the war in Yemen.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: Yemen and the Curse of Geography:… Meet the Middle East
News 18 May 2021 More than 50 feared drowned after migrant boat sinks off Tunisia Rescuers found 33 survivors from Bangladesh clinging to oil platform in Mediterranean, says defence ministry.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: More than 50 feared drowned after migrant boat sinks off Tunisia Meet the Middle East
News 18 May 2021 Spain hit by massive wave of migrants from Morocco Morocco is also angry at Spain for providing medical care to the leader of a Western Saharan independence group. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Spain hit by massive wave of… Meet the Middle East
News 18 May 2021 Tunisia’s national carrier resumes flights to Libya’s airports Tunisia’s national carrier Tunisair resumed flights to Libya’s airports on Monday after a seven-year hiatus that was caused by deterioration in the security situation.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: Tunisia’s national… Meet the Middle East
News 18 May 2021 GCC asks Lebanese FM to issue formal apology for ‘unacceptable offenses’ GCC asks Lebanese FM to issue formal apology for ‘unacceptable offenses’ The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) secretary-general called on the Lebanese foreign minister to issue an official apology to the… Meet the Middle East
News 18 May 2021 As Iran's election campaign picks up, boycott gains momentum as well Only one month out from Iran's presidential election, calls are growing for a boycott of the vote, widely seen as an undemocratic process with dim prospects of genuine change. Source:… Meet the Middle East