Middle East Experience

The Taliban has taken control of Afghanistan’s presidential palace, two senior Taliban commanders present in Kabul told Reuters on Sunday, after President Ashraf Ghani left the country.There was no confirmation from the Afghan government about the Taliban’s claim. Government officials were not immediately contactable. - Developing
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Taliban say they have control of Afghan presidential palace

In the main hall inside the pavilion, a 360-degree immersive show on 250sqm of screen, will present the Israeli innovation for a better future..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Expo 2020 Dubai: Israeli pavilion draws inspiration from sand dunes

The best way to describe the current Syrian quandary is to borrow from Winston Churchill’s assessment of what he considered the complex nature of the former Soviet Union: popular grievances wrapped in regional rivalries inside big power competition..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Syria: The Illusive Settlement

Lebanon registers 1,515 COVID-19 cases, four deaths in last 24 hours..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Lebanon registers 1,515 COVID-19 cases, four deaths in last 24 hours

Palestinian rioters threw explosives, burned tires and pointed laser lights during the nightly riots, which began before the outpost was evacuated.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Palestinian rioters near Evyatar outpost put up flaming swastika

Multiple nations worldwide react to the Taliban invasion of the country.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: World reacts to Taliban takeover of Afghanistan

NATO is maintaining its diplomatic presence in Kabul and helping to keep the city’s airport running, the military alliance said on Sunday as Taliban insurgents entered the Afghan capital.“NATO is helping keep Kabul airport open to facilitate and coordinate evacuations,” NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said on Twitter.For the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.Stoltenberg said he had discussed the rapidly evolving situation in Afghanistan with Britain’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson and the foreign ministers of Canada, Denmark and the Netherlands.Taliban insurgents entered Kabul on Sunday and said they expected to take power within days.A NATO official told Reuters the alliance was maintaining its diplomatic presence in Kabul. The official did not respond to questions on whether NATO planned to hold a crisis meeting to discuss the situation in Afghanistan.“NATO is constantly assessing developments in Afghanistan,” the official said, adding that the security of the alliance’s personnel was paramount and NATO would continue to adjust as necessary.After almost two decades, NATO this summer completed military operations in Afghanistan and withdrew most troops from the country.The alliance still operates a diplomatic representation in Kabul. A NATO spokesperson on Friday declined to provide details on the representation, citing security concerns, in response to a Reuters request.Headquartered in Brussels, NATO also serves as a forum to coordinate national measures in Afghanistan, such as the evacuation of citizens that was discussed by NATO ambassadors on Friday.Read more:Pope calls for dialogue in Afghanistan so ‘martyred population can live in peace’World leaders react as Taliban enters Afghanistan capital KabulUS moves embassy staff to airport as Taliban enters Afghanistan’s capital Kabul
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: NATO is helping keep Kabul airport open to facilitate and coordinate evacuations

Regev came under harsh attack from her Likud colleagues, especially those who also see themselves as future leaders of Israel’s largest political party.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Miri Regev using ethnicity for political career is dangerous - editorial

Tensions and failed negotiations on Qatari aid are bringing Israel and Hamas closer toward another open conflict, according to Palestinian sources.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Israel, Hamas headed toward another war, Palestinians warn

A team of Israeli and American researchers have found a combination of antibodies derived from llamas that may be effective in treating the coronavirus.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Israeli researchers say llama nanobodies could help stop COVID