News 20 May 2020 Turkey leans on Qatar for $15 billion deal as economy stutters amid coronavirus Turkey has secured a fresh source of foreign exchange from Qatar as authorities scramble to find foreign reserves to prop up the country’s stumbling economy.Turkish and Qatari central banks are… Meet the Middle East
News 20 May 2020 Coronavirus: Oman records 372 new cases, total infections surpass 6,000 Oman recorded 372 new coronavirus cases in 24 hours, raising the total number of confirmed cases in the country to 6,043, the Ministry of Health announced on Wednesday.For more coronavirus… Meet the Middle East
News 20 May 2020 Coronavirus: UAE extends disinfection program for two hours in industrial areas The nationwide disinfection program in the UAE will be extended for two hours in industrial areas, and will now be from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. as part of efforts… Meet the Middle East
News 20 May 2020 Coronavirus: Chinese media reports estimated 500,000 Wuhan cases, ‘quickly deletes’ A Chinese news outlet published, then deleted, reports that estimated 500,000 residents could have already been infected with coronavirus in the virus epicenter Wuhan amid pledges from officials to test… Meet the Middle East
News 20 May 2020 Coronavirus: Saudi Arabia records 2,691 new cases, total now 62,545 Saudi Arabia has recorded a steady increase of 2,691 new coronavirus cases over the past 24 hours, raising the total to 62,545, according to the health ministry.A ministry spokesman said… Meet the Middle East
News 20 May 2020 Few Palestinians in Jerusalem covet Israeli citizenship Today, only 15% of Palestinian residents of Jerusalem say they want Israeli rather than Palestinian citizenship, likely a result of support from Turkey, the Palestinian Authority and Hamas. Source: Al… Meet the Middle East
News 20 May 2020 Gulf countries increase virus-related restrictions after new cases The United Arab Emirates and Qatar registered more than 2,000 coronavirus cases between the two of them on Monday alone. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Gulf countries increase virus-related restrictions… Meet the Middle East
News 20 May 2020 Iraq takes action against bogus social media posts Fake social media accounts have been spreading misinformation and leaked documents for political and criminal ends. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Iraq takes action against bogus social media posts Meet the Middle East
News 20 May 2020 Israel, Iran trade cyber jabs The April cyberattack on Israel’s water system and a May attack on an Iranian port might be the opening salvoes of a cyber war between Israel and Iran. Source: Al… Meet the Middle East
News 20 May 2020 Intel: Pompeo refused interview on Saudi arms sale investigation before firing Linick Secretary of State Mike Pompeo refused to give an interview for State Department Inspector General Steve Linick’s investigation into a massive Saudi arms sale deal before asking President Donald Trump… Meet the Middle East