News 18 Oct 2019 Lebanese PM Hariri cancels cabinet meeting, set to speak on protests Lebanon's Prime Minister Saad Hariri cancelled the Friday cabinet meeting and is set to make an address in response to a second day of fiery protests in the country, according… Meet the Middle East
News 18 Oct 2019 Erdogan denies ongoing clashes in northeast Syria after ceasefire Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan denied on Friday the presence of ongoing clashes in northeastern Syria a day after Turkey agreed with the United States to pause its offensive in… Meet the Middle East
News 18 Oct 2019 Lebanon in lock down as protesters demand new government Protesters have called on the Lebanese government to resign after unpopular new tax proposals sparked two days of mass demonstrations. The protests are of unprecedented nature in the mediterranean Source:… Meet the Middle East
News 18 Oct 2019 Global watchdog keeps Pakistan on terrorism financing "grey list" "The FATF strongly urges Pakistan to swiftly complete its full action plan by February 2020," it said in a statement. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Global watchdog keeps Pakistan on… Meet the Middle East
News 18 Oct 2019 ‘Jojo Rabbit’ doesn’t glorify Nazis — it’s a lesson in how hate is taught The film is written and directed by Taika Waititi, a Maori Jew most recognized for writing and directing the recent “Thor: Ragnarok” movie — he also stars as Hitler. Source:… Meet the Middle East
News 18 Oct 2019 Rick Perry says departure has 'absolutely nothing' to do with Ukraine Last week, the three Democratic-led U.S. House of Representatives committees leading the impeachment probe issued a subpoena for Perry. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Rick Perry says departure has 'absolutely… Meet the Middle East
News 18 Oct 2019 Lebanese PM Hariri gives ‘government partners’ 72 hours to back reforms Lebanon’s Prime Minister Saad Hariri said on Friday that his “partners in the government” had 72 hours to show that they are serious about reforms, or he will take a… Meet the Middle East
News 18 Oct 2019 Thai food giant backs Israeli start-up producing protein from fly larvae The seafood company Thai Union Group, the world's largest producer of canned tuna products, has committed an initial $30 million to the venture fund. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Thai… Meet the Middle East
News 18 Oct 2019 Bomb kills at least 62 and wounds more than 100 in eastern Afghanistan Attaullah Khogyani, spokesman for Nangarhar province's governor, said bombs had been placed inside the mosque in the Jawdara area of Haska Mena district. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Bomb kills… Meet the Middle East
News 18 Oct 2019 Lebanon's dollar bonds tumble as protesters bring country to standstill Years of bad governance by corrupt politicians has led to the public's call for the resignation of the Hariri government, as thousands take to the streets across Lebanon.. Source: Albawaba… Meet the Middle East