Middle East Experience

The attack came amid tensions and a rise in terror attacks during the last two months.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Two women injured in stoning attack while driving in Gush Etzion

Canada, Britain, Sweden and Ukraine said they had abandoned efforts to talk to Tehran about reparations and would try to settle the matter according to international law.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Iran ready for bilateral talks on downed jet, ignores call for reparations

US Special Envoy for Iran Rob Malley on Friday met with Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to the International Organizations in Vienna to discuss the latest developments in talks to revive a nuclear deal between Tehran and Western powers.According to Al Arabiya, Prince Abdullah bin Khalid Al-Saud met with Malley after separate meetings with French and Russian officials in the days prior, where he was provided with updates to the talks.For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.Russia’s ambassador to Vienna, Mikhail Ulyanov, tweeted a photo of the meeting, saying that he briefed the Saudi side on the situation in the Vienna talks. “We also exchanged views on prospects of security dialogue in the area of [Gulf],’” the Russian diplomat said.Asked about a reported meeting between Prince Abdullah and Malley earlier in the week, a State Department official told Al Arabiya English that the pair would “periodically” meet. “These engagements are part of the US commitment to consulting closely with our regional partners on the ongoing talks,” the official added.Gulf countries have long been demanding a seat at the negotiating table, citing their geographical proximity to Iran and the direct threats imposed by Iran’s nuclear and ballistic missile programs.Saudi Arabia has voiced its support for a deal that would put a halt to Iran’s nuclear program and ensure the security of the region.Iran-backed militias have provoked violence in multiple countries, including Lebanon, Syria, Iraq and Yemen. Yemen’s Houthis, armed and trained by both Iran and Hezbollah, continue to launch bomb-laden missiles and drones at Saudi Arabia almost daily.But Iran has, so far, refused to discuss its ballistic missile program and its support for militias during the talks in Vienna.Read more: Iran displays ballistic missiles amid nuclear talks with world powers
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: US envoy Malley meets with Saudi diplomat to discuss Iran nuclear deal

Kazakhstan has been in a state of civil unrest since January 3, in response to price caps being removed from butane and propane on January 1.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Israel hopes for calm in Kazakhstan, cautions Israeli travelers

Morocco's PJD described the house arrest of Noureddine Bhiri, as a..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Benkirane shows true Brotherhood colours as he meddles in Bhiri case

Hospitalizations have increased steadily since late December as Omicron quickly overtook Delta as the dominant strain of the coronavirus in the United States.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: COVID-19: Omicron pushes US hospitalizations toward record high

Iran displayed three ballistic missiles at an outdoor prayer esplanade in central Tehran on Friday as talks in Vienna aimed at reviving Tehran’s nuclear deal with world powers flounder..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Tehran prayer esplanade hosts ballistic missiles amid Vienna talks

Now that Chabad has covered most of the world's Jewish-accessible geographical locations, its aim is to tackle the realm of virtual reality as its latest frontier. 
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Will Chabad enter the metaverse?

With the amnesty decree, the emir was hoping to ease tensions between the government and opposition MPs..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Kuwait amnesty process in limbo amid new tensions

Russia is seeking to shore up the government of Kazakhstan and is sending in the military. For President Putin, there is more at stake than simply his influence in a partner country that is currently being rocked by unrest. By Roman Goncharenko, Emily Sherwin and Olga Sosnytska..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Protests in Kazakhstan: Putin's nightmare?