News 23 Apr 2021 Russia, Iran again promote alternative to Suez Canal Russia and Iran are back to promoting the International North-South Transport Corridor as an alternative future option to the Suez Canal after a giant container ship went aground in the… Meet the Middle East
News 23 Apr 2021 Security chaos prevails in FSA-controlled town of north Syria Assassinations and attacks are on the rise in the Syrian city of al-Bab controlled by the Free Syrian Army, and the perpetrators remain unknown. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Security… Meet the Middle East
News 23 Apr 2021 UAE records 1,973 new COVID-19 cases, two deaths The United Arab Emirates announced 1,973 new COVID-19 cases, 1,744 recoveries and two deaths in the last 24 hours, state news agency WAM reported on Friday.The UAE’s health authorities carried… Meet the Middle East
News 23 Apr 2021 Syrian missile exposes Israel’s fragility The Israeli military is concerned by the failure to intercept a long-range missile fired from Syria. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Syrian missile exposes Israel’s fragility Meet the Middle East
News 23 Apr 2021 Saudi Arabia records 1,098 new COVID-19 cases, nine deaths Saudi Arabia’s health ministry on Friday reported 1,098 new coronavirus cases, 1,205 recoveries and nine deaths in the last 24 hours.The majority of the cases were recorded in Riyadh and… Meet the Middle East
News 23 Apr 2021 Saudi Arabia to prohibit Lebanese fruits, vegetables shipments due to drug smuggling Saudi Arabia has decided to prohibit the consignments of Lebanese fruits and vegetables from entering or transiting through the Kingdom which will be effective as of 9 a.m. on April… Meet the Middle East
News 23 Apr 2021 Iran rejects remarks by former official about military support to Yemen’s Houthis Iran’s foreign ministry rejected on Friday remarks made earlier this week by a former Iranian official about Tehran’s support to the Houthi militia in Yemen.The remarks by Rostam Ghasemi, former… Meet the Middle East
News 23 Apr 2021 Biden's climate summit zeroes in on technology to help fight global warming "Nations that work together to invest in a cleaner economy will reap the rewards for their citizens," the Democratic president said at the virtual summit. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article:… Meet the Middle East
News 23 Apr 2021 ‘We’re going to stay in Iraq,’ says top US commander General Frank McKenzie of the US Central Command said American troops will remain in Iraq to fight IS, apparently contradicting earlier US statements about a withdrawal.. Source: Albawaba Full Article:… Meet the Middle East
News 23 Apr 2021 Saudi Arabia bans Lebanese produce because of drug smuggling The ban will be a blow to Lebanon's crumbling economy.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: Saudi Arabia bans Lebanese produce because of drug smuggling Meet the Middle East
