News 14 Jan 2021 Coronavirus: Remote learning to continue in Saudi Arabian schools Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Education announced on Wednesday that students of all levels in schools, and higher education institutions will continue with distance learning for the second semester of the… Meet the Middle East
News 14 Jan 2021 Syria's journalists live in constant fear of arrest, assassination Syria remains one of the world's most dangerous places for journalists, who face repression and violence from the Syrian regime as well as opposition forces. Source: Al Monitor Full Article:… Meet the Middle East
News 14 Jan 2021 Saudi FM Faisal bin Farhan arrives in Moscow for official visit Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan arrived in Moscow on Thursday to discuss bilateral relations with his Russian counterpart, according to the Kingdom’s Foreign Ministry.For all the latest… Meet the Middle East
News 14 Jan 2021 Despite crackdown, IS continues to kill, kidnap civilians in east Syria Despite a security crackdown carried out by the Syrian Democratic Forces, in coordination with the US-led coalition, in Deir ez-Zor, the Islamic State is kidnapping, threatening and killing civilians for… Meet the Middle East
News 14 Jan 2021 Iran’s capital suffocating amid blame game over pollution For nearly a month, residents of the Iranian capital have been exposed to record-high air pollution amid the government’s confusing explanations and failure to work out a solution. Source: Al… Meet the Middle East
News 14 Jan 2021 UN calls on US to reverse labelling Houthi rebels 'terrorists' The UN has urged the US to cancel its decision to classify Yemen's…. Source: Albawaba Full Article: UN calls on US to reverse labelling Houthi rebels 'terrorists' Meet the Middle East
News 14 Jan 2021 International tribunal announces start of appeals in Hariri case An international tribunal charged with investigating the 2005 murder of Lebanese Prime Minister Rafic Hariri announced Wednesday the start of the appeals phase in the case of four suspects, including… Meet the Middle East
News 14 Jan 2021 Palestinian factory workers strike in West Bank industrial zone Palestinian workers at the Yamit factory in a West Bank industrial zone are striking for their first substantial raise in decades. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Palestinian factory workers strike… Meet the Middle East
News 14 Jan 2021 Trump refuses to pay Giuliani for failed attempt to overturn election In addition to blocking the payments owed to Giuliani, White House aides were also ordered not to field calls from him. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Trump refuses to pay… Meet the Middle East
News 14 Jan 2021 Wary of sanctions, Turkey hopes to reopen talks with US Turkey’s defence minister has called on the United States to reopen talks about Ankara’s controversial purchase of a Russian air defence system, urging Washington to move past sanctions and threats..… Meet the Middle East