News 19 Nov 2020 Pompeo: US to recognize BDS movement as antisemitic Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu interjected that the policy is “simply wonderful.” Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Pompeo: US to recognize BDS movement as antisemitic Meet the Middle East
News 19 Nov 2020 Palestinians slam Pompeo move labeling West Bank goods as 'made in Israel' 'PA will accept tax revenues from Israel' Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Palestinians slam Pompeo move labeling West Bank goods as 'made in Israel' Meet the Middle East
News 17 Nov 2020 President Trump asked for options for attacking Iran nuclear site, held off: Official President Donald Trump, with two months left in office, last week asked for options on attacking Iran's main nuclear site, but ultimately decided against taking the dramatic step, a US… Meet the Middle East
News 17 Nov 2020 Jericho entices tourists with Mount of the Temptation The Monastery of the Temptation, where Jesus allegedly spent 40 days, is under consideration for UNESCO's World Heritage List as local officials push sites for religious tourism. Source: Al Monitor… Meet the Middle East
News 17 Nov 2020 Saudi Arabia is home to most resilient coral reefs in the world Saudi Arabia is home to one of the most resilient reefs in the world, one marine science professor said at a media briefing in Riyadh on Tuesday.Carlos M. Duarte, a… Meet the Middle East
News 17 Nov 2020 Egypt announces largest archaeological discovery yet Speaking to Al-Monitor, Secretary-General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities in Egypt Mustafa Waziri praised the efforts of the Egyptian missions unveiling major archaeological discoveries in the Saqqara area. Source:… Meet the Middle East
News 17 Nov 2020 Turkey's space program not yet ready for takeoff Turkey’s ambitious space program has made some concrete achievements, but Ankara has yet to resolve structural and financial problems snagging development in the sector. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Turkey's… Meet the Middle East
News 17 Nov 2020 World energy supply has been ‘force for good,’ must also be sustainable: Aramco CTO The world’s energy supply has been “a force for good” and may be reliable and affordable, but it must also be sustainable, Saudi Aramco’s Chief Technology Officer Ahmed al-Khowaiter said… Meet the Middle East
News 17 Nov 2020 Russia to establish naval base in Sudan The combat capability of the Russian navy in the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean would be significantly increased with a military base on Sudan’s Red Sea coast. Source: Al… Meet the Middle East
News 17 Nov 2020 Netanyahu goes for broke in Trump's last two months Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is still hoping to squeeze last-minute favors from outgoing US President Donald Trump at the expense of his relationship with the incoming administration. Source: Al… Meet the Middle East