Middle East Experience

Syria foiled a suicide bombing plot in the capital Damascus with security forces killing three people they described as terrorists and arresting three others, state news agency SANA said on Monday.SANA quoted a security source as saying the plot, which involved the use of explosive belts, was thwarted with the cooperation of residents of two towns of a formerly rebel-held rural region southwest of Damascus.For all the latest headlines follow our Google News channel online or via the app.It did not say when the would-be attack was foiled, or give further details.President Bashar al-Assad’s government regained control over the heavily populated region from insurgents about three years ago after reaching reconciliation deals with its local elders.But security forces continue to restrict movement into the towns of Kanaker and Sasaa, from which those involved in the bombing plot came according to state media.Russian-brokered deals brought back much of the strategic southern border area with Jordan and Israel back under state control after years in rebel hands. But the region continues to suffer from lawlessness and targeted killings, residents say.Read more:UK sanctions allies of Syrian President, including FM Miqdad, close advisersThree NGOs file landmark case against Russian Wagner over fighters’ actions in SyriaUS says Syria’s al-Assad has ‘done nothing’ to restore his legitimacy
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Security forces foil suicide bombing plot in Syrian capital: State news agency

Egypt and the United Arab Emirates are calling for Syria to be accepted back into the Arab League as analysts say that its suspension has done little good.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Egypt, UAE call for rethink of Syria’s expulsion from Arab League

Last week, Abbas dismissed Kidwa from the ruling Fatah faction because of the latter’s decision to form his own list to contest the upcoming Palestinian general elections.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Mahmoud Abbas suspends funding to Yasser Arafat Foundation - report

The committee will provide support, care, and attention to children and their families..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Abu Dhabi: Child protection committee launched

Lebanon registers 42 COVID-19 deaths, 1,505 cases in 24 hours..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Lebanon registers 42 COVID-19 deaths, 1,505 cases in 24 hours

Abdul Hamid Dbeibah has vowed to unify the war-torn country and lambasted the presence of foreign mercenaries.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Libya swears in new prime minister of unity government

"Following a recommendation from the Paul Ehrlich Institute, the government is, out of caution, halting the administration of the AstraZeneca vaccine."
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Germany, France, Italy to halt AstraZeneca vaccinations

Palestinian factions head to Cairo for second round of national dialogue amid accusations of political monopoly, in order to discuss the Palestinian National Council's elections..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Palestinian factions head to Cairo for second round of national dialogue talks

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said Monday he has “serious concerns” over actions by member state Turkey, but insisted the alliance was an important platform for resolving disputes involving Ankara..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: NATO chief admits ‘serious concerns’ over Turkey

Hundreds diabetes patients in the UAE army, police and firefighting services will receive diagnostic consultations from Israel's largest hospital..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Israel's largest medical centre to treat UAE security forces and medical personnel