Desperate to achieve a photo-op in Abu Dhabi before the March 23 elections, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu blows off against Jordan when delaying his Emirati trip.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Unconstrained Netanyahu jeopardizes relations with Jordan
Iraq gives visa on arrival to citizens of 30 countries
The list includes the United States, China and other large economies in a bid to attract investment to Iraq; most foreigners need to apply for a visa before traveling to Iraq.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Iraq gives visa on arrival to citizens of 30 countries
After ‘Post’ report about 'crimes,' Columbia scrubs ex-Iran envoy off site
Former Iran ambassador accused of mass murder by Amnesty International
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: After ‘Post’ report about 'crimes,' Columbia scrubs ex-Iran envoy off site
IDF briefs European ambassadors on Hezbollah, Iran
The group of ambassadors had the chance to visit an offensive tunnel, gaining a firsthand experience of the complex reality that characterizes Israel's northern front.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: IDF briefs European ambassadors on Hezbollah, Iran
COVID accelerates evolution of Gulf economies
The economic policy response to COVID-19 is an acceleration of specific trends already underway across the Gulf Cooperation Council members, variously affecting tax policy, labor market regulation and immigration policy.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: COVID accelerates evolution of Gulf economies
Yemen’s Qaeda exploiting Marib’s security vacuum to regenerate
Years of setbacks have weakened the once mighty Yemeni branch of Al-Qaeda, but the militants are seizing the opportunity to regenerate while the government and Iran-aligned Houthi militias are locked in a fight to the death in the north..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Yemen’s Qaeda exploiting Marib’s security vacuum to regenerate
Lebanon protesters back on streets as dollar hits LL15,000
Angry protesters used burning tires to block roads in parts of Beirut and many other areas across the Lebanon Tuesday as the Lebanese pound crashed past LL15,000 to the dollar as the country's financial meltdown worsened..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Lebanon protesters back on streets as dollar hits LL15,000
IDF poised to evacuate Sa-Nur, settler challenge to Netanyahu fails
They demanded that Netanyahu agree to rebuild that settlement and three others in northern Samaria that Israel destroyed in 2005 as part of the Disengagement Plan.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: IDF poised to evacuate Sa-Nur, settler challenge to Netanyahu fails
Is Netanyahu bound for the UAE this week?
Netanyahu has previously postponed four planned visits to the UAE since the Gulf state announced peace with Israel in August.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Is Netanyahu bound for the UAE this week?
Iraq’s spy agency blasts militia leader for 'unpatriotic' UAE takeover claim
Qais Al-Khazali, the head of the Iran-backed Asaib Ahl Al-Haq, claimed the movement of 300 Iraqi intelligence officers to the country's border force was based on orders from Abu Dhabi..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Iraq’s spy agency blasts militia leader for 'unpatriotic' UAE takeover claim