In Yemen’s gas-rich region of Marib, fighters loyal to the government of President Abd Rabbo Mansour Hadi recited Quranic verses before launching a hail of mortar and machine gun fire towards rocky mountains, in a bid to push back Iran-backed Houthi militiamen..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Fighting escalates in Marib as UN pushes for ceasefire
Are Turkey's Salafi groups taking up arms?
Reports of increasing private armament among Turkey's Salafi groups have fueled concerns over social peace in Turkey where polarization is rife.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Are Turkey's Salafi groups taking up arms?
Afghan president shuns Taliban in meeting with Doha's leaders
A unnamed senior western diplomat told Reuters it was 'clear' whether the former World Bank economist would meet officials from the militant group..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Afghan president shuns Taliban in meeting with Doha's leaders
American-Israeli yeshiva student takes reins of El Al
Israeli authorities approved the sale of almost 43% of Israel’s national carrier El Al to 27-year-old Eli Rozenberg, whose American father critics say is behind the purchase.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: American-Israeli yeshiva student takes reins of El Al
Qatar Airways gives teachers free tickets as 'thank you' for Covid-19 efforts
The Qatari airline is thanking teachers worldwide by giving away 21,000 flights to mark World Teachers' Day..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Qatar Airways gives teachers free tickets as 'thank you' for Covid-19 efforts
US ambassador to Israel warns Biden win could undermine consensus on Iran
Ambassador David Friedman is the latest sitting US official to promote the president's policies ahead of the 2020 election.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: US ambassador to Israel warns Biden win could undermine consensus on Iran
Ashkenazi to meet UAE counterpart in Berlin
Ashkenazi will depart on Tuesday morning on a German military plane.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Ashkenazi to meet UAE counterpart in Berlin
Masa sees spike in registration for programs
Masa has seen a 36% increase in registration for its Masa Career program and a 40% increase for its MasaGap program above the numbers for 2019.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Masa sees spike in registration for programs
Israel may halt its weapons sale to Azerbaijan, Armenian ambassador says
Renewed hostilities broke out between Armenia and Azerbaijan on September 27, over the contested Nagorno-Karabakh territory.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Israel may halt its weapons sale to Azerbaijan, Armenian ambassador says
De-facto freeze broken, IDF to approve new West Bank settler homes
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had pledged last week to convene the council, which last met in February, but a date and a schedule for the meeting was only posted on Sunday night.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: De-facto freeze broken, IDF to approve new West Bank settler homes