Middle East Experience

The Arab Coalition fighting against Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi movement said had it thwarted two attacks by the Houthis on Friday morning, including destroying an explosive-laden boat in the southern Red Sea, Saudi state TV said on Twitter.For the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.The coalition also intercepted and destroyed an explosive-laden drone launched by the Houthis towards Saudi Arabia, state TV channel Ekhbariya said on Twitter.The Saudi-led coalition since 2015 has fought the Iran-aligned Houthi movement, which has launched cross-border missile and drone attacks on Saudi cities.Read more:US issues sanctions waivers to UN, ICRC in Yemen after Houthi sanctionsHouthis kidnap husband of pregnant woman beaten to death by the militia in IbbArab Coalition destroys three Houthi drones launched towards Saudi Arabia
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Arab Coalition thwarts two attacks by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis

Israel’s military said on Friday it downed a drone that crossed from Lebanon and would continue to protect its sovereignty.For the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.With frictions high between Israel and Iranian-backed Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, drone activity is common along the border. It is not infrequent for one side to report shooting down an unmanned aircraft dispatched by the other.“The drone was monitored by the Israel Defense Forces throughout the incident,” the military said in a statement, without giving further details.There was no immediate comment from officials in Lebanon.Israel has also carried out hundreds of air strikes in neighboring Syria in recent years against suspected Iranian military deployments or arms transfers to Hezbollah.Read more:Arab Coalition thwarts two attacks by Yemen’s Iran-backed HouthisIsraeli patrol kidnaps Lebanese shepherd from border town: Lebanon state mediaLebanon files urgent complaint to UN against Israel flights
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Israel shoots down drone in Israeli airspace from Lebanon: Army

Algeria asked France to apologize for its actions during the more than 100 years of occupation.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: French president says no apology for colonization of Algeria

Some Israelis are worried that the agreement with Pfizer prioritizing Israel in its vaccine distribution involves the provision of personal information to the company.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Privacy concerns mar Israeli deal with Pfizer

Such attacks, once common in the Iraqi capital, have become rarer in recent years as U.S.-backed Iraqi forces have largely defeated the Islamic State..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Suicide Bombings in Crowded Baghdad Market Kill at Least 32

All eyes were immediately on the Vermont Senator after memes were made of him sitting on a chair by himself wearing cozy mittens.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Bernie Sanders ironically goes viral during Biden inauguration

Recent street protests have highlighted the quandary of Tunisian authorities as they tried to enforce order to “avoid anarchy” while having to cope with accusations that the security troops were abusing their powers and committing legal abuses in enforcing the law..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Tunisian protests pit law enforcement against desperate youth

The sides agreed this week to set up a..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Turkey welcomes interim Libya agreement

The Palestinian Authority informed Israel of the delay.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Russian COVID-19 vaccines for Palestinians delayed for technical reasons

Following the United Arab Emirates reopening its airspace to Qatar, the Abu Dhabi-based airline will restart flights to the Qatari capital next month.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Etihad to resume flights to Doha as Gulf crisis ends