Lebanon's 24/7 lockdown has angered people in Tripoli amid a crippling economic crisis, and clashes have left hundreds injured and at least one dead.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Protests in northern Lebanon against virus-related lockdowns turn deadly
Yemen, Syria named as 'most corrupt public sectors' in new graft index
Middle Eastern countries have faired poorly in this years Corruption Perceptions Index, with Yemen and Syria being ranked as the worse for public sector corruption..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Yemen, Syria named as 'most corrupt public sectors' in new graft index
Covid-19: Emirates updates travel protocols for all Dubai arrivals
The changes will come into effect from January 31 onwards..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Covid-19: Emirates updates travel protocols for all Dubai arrivals
Israelis spend 12 hours a day on screens, survey finds
"CoVID-19 has left us all in homes and changed the way we work, buy and study and most importantly emphasized the need for a stable internet that has become a basic consumer product in every home."
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Israelis spend 12 hours a day on screens, survey finds
Lebanon central bank boss faces charges over forex scam: source
A Lebanon judge on Thursday referred central bank chief Riad Salameh to judicial investigation over his mishandling of a foreign currency scheme meant to stem skyrocketing food prices, a judicial source said..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Lebanon central bank boss faces charges over forex scam: source
Algerian courts use cover of pandemic to reverse protesters' gains
Reforms sought by Algeria's Harek, or mass movement, are "stillborn" as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Algerian courts use cover of pandemic to reverse protesters' gains
Gantz speaks with new US defense secretary Austin
Gantz emphasized the need to confront Iranian aggression for the sake of regional stability.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Gantz speaks with new US defense secretary Austin
Tripoli protests turn deadly in crisis-hit Lebanon
A Lebanese man was killed in Tripoli on Thursday in clashes between security forces and protesters angry that a strict lockdown has left them with no means to survive the economy’s collapse..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Tripoli protests turn deadly in crisis-hit Lebanon
Meet the Palestinian DJ who sparked a political storm
In-depth: The arrest of DJ Sama after hosting a techno event in the West Bank reveals a deeper set of tensions within Palestinian society..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Meet the Palestinian DJ who sparked a political storm
Israel’s wish list for a new Iran Deal: Stop enrichment before missiles
Another Israeli priority is “anywhere, anytime inspections” of Iran nuclear sites, as opposed to Tehran being forewarned as the deal currently requires.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Israel’s wish list for a new Iran Deal: Stop enrichment before missiles