For the first time ever, Israeli news broadcasts fact-checked Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu live as he gave a press conference after the Knesset voted to dissolve itself.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Live fact-checking comes to Israeli TV
Gulf oil producers scramble to catch up on renewables
The coronavirus pandemic has pushed Gulf leaders to realize the region needs to accelerate its shift toward renewables; environmental activists accuse the Gulf states of double-talk.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Gulf oil producers scramble to catch up on renewables
France's Idemia buys Saudi bank card services firm amid cashless payments boom
Deal comes as Saudi government announced a move towards a cashless economy as part of its Vision 2030 development goals
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: France's Idemia buys Saudi bank card services firm amid cashless payments boom
First UAE nuclear power plant hits full power, to start commercial ops in early 2021
Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation announces milestone as Unit 1 becomes the largest single source of electricity in the UAE
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: First UAE nuclear power plant hits full power, to start commercial ops in early 2021
PM-designate Hariri says will meet President Aoun again on Wednesday to further discuss Cabinet formation
PM-designate Hariri says will meet President Aoun again on Wednesday to further discuss Cabinet formation..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: PM-designate Hariri says will meet President Aoun again on Wednesday to further discuss Cabinet formation
Yemen: Journalist on death row denied medical treatment
The Huthi de facto authorities’ denial of urgent medical treatment for seriously ill journalist and activist Tawfiq al-Mansouri is an act of cruelty that violates the prohibition of torture and other ill-treatment..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Yemen: Journalist on death row denied medical treatment
Palestinian Authority calls for Arab support ahead of 'international peace conference'
The Palestinian Authority is calling for Arab dialogue ahead of its international conference to negotiate peace with Israel..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Palestinian Authority calls for Arab support ahead of 'international peace conference'
France's Macron to visit Lebanon for third time since devastating Beirut blast: reports
France's Macron will reportedly visit Lebanon for the third time since the 4 August explosion to follow up on the country's progress on promised reforms..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: France's Macron to visit Lebanon for third time since devastating Beirut blast: reports
Syria's Mekdad in Iran for first visit as foreign minister
Mekdad took over as Syria's foreign minister in November..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Syria's Mekdad in Iran for first visit as foreign minister
Holy Land Custody condemns arson attack on Church of all Nations
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Holy Land Custody condemns arson attack on Church of all Nations