News 26 Sep 2019 British-flagged tanker Stena Impero reaches international waters The British-flagged oil tanker Stena Impero which had been detained by Iran for over two months reached international waters on Friday, according to its Swedish owner. The ship began moving… Meet the Middle East
News 04 Oct 2019 Everyone thought this Lebanese woman was a beggar. Then they saw her bank account For years this destitute woman roamed the streets of Saida in south Lebanon, eliciting sympathy and begging passersby for money. Until everyone saw her bank account balance.. Source: Albawaba Full… Meet the Middle East
News 24 Sep 2019 SDF, coalition crack down on Islamic State remnants in Syria US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces are dismantling Islamic State cells as the terrorist group still has a presence in northern and eastern Syria despite its declared defeat earlier this year. Source:… Meet the Middle East
News 27 Sep 2019 Egypt’s Sisi says calls to protest ‘no reason for concern’ Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said Friday there was no cause for concern over protests against his rule that are planned for later in the day. “There are no reasons… Meet the Middle East
News 04 Oct 2019 Microsoft finds Iranian hackers targeted a U.S. presidential campaign Microsoft saw "significant" cyber activity by the group that also targeted current and former U.S. government officials, journalists covering global politics and prominent Iranians living outside Ira Source: Jerusalem Post… Meet the Middle East
News 31 Dec 1969 Is Iran-Turkey rapprochement sustainable? As Turkey and Iran's interests align their cooperation is expanding, but their newfound friendship won't last unless their potential for rivalry is curtailed. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Is Iran-Turkey… Meet the Middle East
News 31 Dec 1969 Would Israel limit use of plastic disposable tableware? Israel's Finance Ministry is considering taxation of disposable dishes and tableware to curb the enormous use of plastic in the country. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Would Israel limit use… Meet the Middle East
News 25 Sep 2019 Arab Knesset members expose Netanyahu’s double game Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu outwardly incites against the Arab population while privately asking Arab Knesset members for help when he needs it. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Arab Knesset members… Meet the Middle East
News 27 Sep 2019 Iranian official threatens to target US forces in Iraq Iran’s ambassador to Iraq said on Friday that his country will not hesitate to attack US forces in Iraq and “anywhere else,” in the case of an American attack on… Meet the Middle East
News 04 Oct 2019 Saudi football team to play first game in Palestine It is an important political symbol for the kingdom which has always hosted matches with Palestinians in third countries, but it is also important for the status of Palestinians.. Source:… Meet the Middle East