News 12 Dec 2018 Australia PM flip flops on Jerusalem embassy, calls conversation premature Prime Minister Scott Morrison told reporters that “when I’m in a position to make that announcement, I will.” Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Australia PM flip flops on Jerusalem embassy,… Meet the Middle East
News 14 Dec 2018 The incredible chutzpah of Turkish, Iranian leaders Suddenly, France is getting lessons in democracy and human rights from Turkey and Iran. But the irony is that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan did far worse things to his… Meet the Middle East
News 12 Dec 2018 Saudi Arabia seeks new political bloc in strategic Red Sea region Representatives from Egypt, Djibouti, Somalia, Sudan, Yemen and Jordan gathered in Riyadh on Wednesday to discuss the initiative without reaching final agreement. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Saudi Arabia seeks… Meet the Middle East
News 14 Dec 2018 Russia transfers part of Lebanese Army grant to ISF Military aid in the form of ammunition that Russia originally intended to grant the Lebanese Army will instead go to the Internal Security Forces, caretaker Interior Minister Nouhad Machnouk announced… Meet the Middle East
News 12 Dec 2018 ISF arrests man for impersonating officer, tricking women The Internal Security Forces has arrested a man charged with impersonating a security officer and luring women and girls into having relations with him, a statement from the agency reported… Meet the Middle East
News 14 Dec 2018 U.S. Embassy in Israel warns employees to avoid Israel-Lebanon border area As part of Operation Northern Shield, the army declared a closed military zone in a number of communities near the security fence with Lebanon, including Metulla. Source: Jerusalem Post Full… Meet the Middle East
News 12 Dec 2018 Saudi Arabia wants more study of global warming Saudi negotiator accuses some countries of trying to shift the focus away from emissions targets toward phasing out of fossil fuels.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: Saudi Arabia wants more study… Meet the Middle East
News 14 Dec 2018 IDF forces kill Palestinian demonstrator in Ramallah clashes "Troops responded with riot dispersal means and operated in accordance with standard operating procedures," an IDF spokesperson said. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: IDF forces kill Palestinian demonstrator in Ramallah… Meet the Middle East
News 12 Dec 2018 Arab Strategy Forum: Dim 2019 forecast for world economy, politics The world economic growth is not aligned with the political situation, according to Ian Bremmer, one of the speakers.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: Arab Strategy Forum: Dim 2019 forecast for… Meet the Middle East
News 31 Dec 1969 Pentagon warns Turkey against operation targeting Syrian Kurds Despite Turkey's threats to attack the US-allied Kurdish militia in Syria, there is little evidence that Washington would let Ankara move into the Syrian Kurdish area under its protection. Source:… Meet the Middle East
