Middle East Experience

The military said Wednesday that it is “imperative” that there be a change in the quality and experiences of troops in terms of transportation, food, medicine, equipment, and infrastructure.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: IDF vows better food, transportation for troops by Passover

Designated 138971 (2001 CB21), the asteroid, passing by Earth on March 4, is estimated to be between 560 meters to 1.2 kilometers wide. It won't hit us, but you can watch it.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Vatican City-sized asteroid heading for Earth - here's how you can watch it

The interrogation came following a December 22 incident in which MK Itamar Ben-Gvir pulled a pistol after he said he felt threatened by two Arab security guards at an event in Tel Aviv.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Ben-Gvir, police fight over interrogation, fingerprints in gun incident

The two pieces of the Egged accordion bus, or articulated bus, disconnected following the impact of the crash.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Bus sliced in half in Jerusalem car crash, one injured

Last year’s figure represents a 12% increase in traffic at Dubai International Airport compared to 2020..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Dubai International Airport retains top spot as pandemic persists

The influential singer for Screaming Trees had appeared in Israel many times.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Grunge pioneer Mark Lanegan, dead at 57

UAE’s Minister of Foreign Affairs stressed the “strength” of ties to Russia in a phone call with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov in a phone call on Wednesday, the Emirati foreign ministry reported.Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan discussed with Lavrov the friendship relations and strategic partnership between the two countries, the ministry said.They also “reviewed a number of regional and international developments and issues of common interest.”For the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.“Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed stressed the depth of friendship between the UAE and Russia, and the two countries' leadership, and highlighted the keenness to enhance the prospects of UAE-Russian cooperation across various fields for the higher good of their peoples,” the ministry added.Russia is currently facing international pressure over its actions towards Ukraine.Russia’s parliament approved on Tuesday President Vladimir Putin’s request to use military force outside the country, formalizing the deployment of Russian troops to separatist regions in eastern Ukraine, a day after he recognized their independence.This resulted in US and EU ordering what they described a “first tranche” of sanctions against Moscow for what they described as “the beginning of a Russian invasion of Ukraine.”Read more:Russia vows ‘strong’ response to US ‘ineffective’ sanctions over Ukraine actionsEU unanimously agree new sanctions that will ‘hurt’ Russia: FranceParliament grants Putin request to use Russia’s military to back Ukraine separatists
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: UAE FM stresses ‘strength’ of ties with Russia in phone call with Lavrov: Ministry

“On a longer-term, we are still working to see how we can support Lebanon,” said Qatari minister of state for energy..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Qatar says ready to support Lebanon with energy supply

The US on Wednesday announced sanctions on an international network funding the Iran-backed Houthis, which the Treasury Department said was run by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps-Quds Force (IRGC-QF) and Houthi financier, Sa’id al-Jamal.“Despite pleas to negotiate an end to this devastating conflict, Houthi leaders continue to launch missile and unmanned aerial vehicle attacks against Yemen’s neighbors, killing innocent civilians, while millions of Yemeni civilians remain displaced and hungry,” Under Secretary of the Treasury for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence Brian Nelson said.For the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.“The United States continues to work with our regional allies to act decisively against those who would seek to prolong this war for their own ambitions. Houthi leaders must cease their campaign of violence and negotiate in good faith to end the conflict,” Nelson said.The Treasury Department said the latest move was taken “in close coordination and collaboration with regional Gulf partners.”According to the Treasury Department, the network has transferred “tens of millions of dollars” to Yemen in support of the Houthis.Last June, Jamal was designated by the Treasury Department for his role in funding the Houthis, and he has “front companies and vessels” that smuggle fuel and other products to clients in the MENA region.He has an aide in Turkey who a company that serves “as a cover” for al-Jamal’s illicit business, the Treasury Department said.Read more: Biden eased pressure on the Houthis one year ago; has it worked?
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: US sanctions network funding Yemen’s Houthis, IRGC-QF

Syria praised Russia’s recognition of the independence of breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine, describing it as a step “toward defending world peace.”..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Syria supports Russia’s position on Ukraine