Middle East Experience

The number of deaths recorded on migratory routes fell this year, although COVID-19 difficulties and so-called “invisible shipwrecks” mean the real number is probably much higher, officials at the UN migration agency said on Friday..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Real toll of migration tragedies submerged under sea

A Danish national is facing terror charges and was extradited from Turkey..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Suspected foreign fighter extradited to Denmark from Turkey

With a crumbling economy, rampant corruption and unpaid salaries, Iraqi Kurdistan's woes are intricately linked to the wider problems the country faces as a whole..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: The Iraq Report: Human rights violations as protests rage in Iraqi Kurdistan

The best way to experience these natural, hidden gems are either by off-road driving or by trekking, according to thrill-seekers, nature lovers and moto….
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: UAE’s Hidden Gems: Seasoned off-roaders, trekkers reveal places to explore

Lebanon reports 11 coronavirus deaths, 2,051 cases in 24 hours..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Lebanon reports 11 coronavirus deaths, 2,051 cases in 24 hours

It is not clear what, if any, information was compromised.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: SolarWinds hackers broke into US cable firm, Arizona county - web records

On December 21, our solar system's two biggest planets will come within close distance of one another in what is known as a great conjunction.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Will the Biblical Star of Bethlehem appear in the sky ahead of Christmas?

US Syria envoy Joel Rayburn also told Congress that non-Syrians could soon be sanctioned under the Caesar Act.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: State Department says more Syria sanctions possible before presidential transition

The Iranian Foreign Ministry announced sanctions on Christopher Henzel, the US ambassador to Yemen.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Iran sanctions US envoy to Yemen in retaliation for US blacklisting

Saudi Arabia’s Food and Drug Authority announced on Thursday that it has approved registration of the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine in the Kingdom, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).For more coronavirus news, visit our dedicated page.“The decision to approve the registration of the vaccine and to allow its use came based on the data provided by the company, Pfizer, on November 24,” SPA said, adding that the Kingdom is set to import and use the vaccine.The Food and Drug Authority reviewed and evaluated the vaccine’s efficacy and safety, according to SPA.For all the latest headlines follow our Google News channel online or via the app.“The authority held several meetings to study the data provided by the company, which included meetings with local and international experts and scientists, in addition to meeting with the manufacturer and its representatives to answer inquiries submitted by the authority,” SPA added.SPA reported that Saudi Arabia’s Food and Drug Authority said concerned health authorities will start import procedures, and the authority will analyze samples from each incoming shipment of the vaccine before using it to ensure its quality.“The Ministry of Health will announce the date of the arrival of the vaccine, and start using it after completing import requirements,” the SPA report added.Read more:Coronavirus: Canada approves Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccineCoronavirus: UAE approves Sinopharm vaccine for use after trials show 86 pct efficacyCoronavirus: UK first country to approve Pfizer, BioNTECH COVID-19 vaccine for use
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Coronavirus: Saudi Arabia approves Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for use