Yemen’s embattled president, in exile in Saudi Arabia, announced a Cabinet reshuffle Friday in a major step toward closing a dangerous rift between his internationally-recognised government and the Southern Transitional Council..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: UN welcomes Yemen cabinet reshuffle as ‘pivotal step’
Sudanese demand ‘justice’ two years after protests erupted
Thousands of demonstrators marched through Sudanese towns on Saturday calling for change, two years since the start of a protest movement that led to the toppling of dictator Omar al-Bashir.Black plumes of smoke billowed into the sky from burning tyres in the capital Khartoum’s southern al-Sahafa district, with protesters marching to the gates of the presidential palace chanting “justice.”For all the latest headlines follow our Google News channel online or via the app.Demonstrators – many of them young and frustrated by what they see as a lack of change amid a dire economic crisis – waved the national flag as they marched, or carried photographs of “martyrs” killed during past protests.“Today we have sent a very clear message to the civilian and military government,” said 21-year-old protester Nada Nasereldine.“We have the power of the streets, it is our weapon and we will use it if our demands are not met.”Protests were also reported in towns surrounding the capital, including Madani and Atbara, as well as in the east, in Port Sudan on the Red Sea, and Kassala.Numbers taking part totaled several thousand people, according to estimates by AFP correspondents and other journalists.Some shouted slogans of the revolution, including “the people want the fall of the regime” – also a rallying cry during Arab Spring demonstrations in the region a decade ago.Sudan’s youth-led movement started protesting on December 19, 2018, seeking greater freedoms and an end to Sudan’s international isolation.Bashir was finally ousted by the army in April the following year, and the new authorities have since put him on trial over the Islamist-backed coup that first brought him to power in 1989.But those responsible for the repression during the revolution have still not been brought to justice.Read more:Analysis: Spillover from Ethiopia conflict adds pressure to SudanSudan army chief Burhan slams transitional council year after Bashir ousterSudan’s army chief at loggerheads with country’s government over new council
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Sudanese demand ‘justice’ two years after protests erupted
Egyptian Prime Minister to address Arab Media Forum in Dubai
The event will be held virtually on December 23..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Egyptian Prime Minister to address Arab Media Forum in Dubai
Riot police launches tear gas at students protesting fee hikes
University students and riot police clashed outside the American University of Beirut Saturday, as students blocked Bliss street in Beirut protesting the dollarization of tuition fees..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Riot police launches tear gas at students protesting fee hikes
Netanyahu to kick-off Israel's COVID-19 vaccination campaign on Saturday
“I call on everyone to come and get vaccinated... as soon as possible,” Alternate Prime Minister Benny Gantz said.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Netanyahu to kick-off Israel's COVID-19 vaccination campaign on Saturday
Around 300,000 fewer births expected amid COVID-19
In a separate survey, European women also shared similar sentiments to delay giving birth or have fewer children.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Around 300,000 fewer births expected amid COVID-19
Health Ministry labels all countries 'red'
All travelers returning to Israel will be required to enter quarantine.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Health Ministry labels all countries 'red'
Controversial Israeli chief rabbi visits Dubai to open Jewish school
Israeli Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef has travelled to Dubai to open a Jewish nursery school, in the first ever visit by a sitting chief rabbi to an Arab country..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Controversial Israeli chief rabbi visits Dubai to open Jewish school
Prof. Ash visits COVID-infected Arab town, stresses vaccination importance
"Even now, with the arrival of vaccines, we need to continue keeping the guidelines," Ash said, noting that "It will take time for the vaccines to have an impact."
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Prof. Ash visits COVID-infected Arab town, stresses vaccination importance
Iran’s regime destroyed grave of executed champion wrestler
The regime sentenced him to death for an “act of war against God” for his participation in demonstrations against miserable economic conditions in Iran.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Iran’s regime destroyed grave of executed champion wrestler