Middle East Experience

Ultra-Orthodox politicians feel that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is using them as scapegoats over coronavirus failures.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Coronavirus tests alliance between Netanyahu and ultra-Orthodox

Beauty powerhouse made the move to protect employees during Covid-19 pandemic
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: Huda Beauty founder Huda Kattan and family to forgo salaries until end of year

A deadly attack bearing the hallmarks of Kurdish separatists raised fears April 8 of new violence in Turkey’s south-east after a period of relative calm..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Suspected Kurdish militant attack raises fear of new violence in Turkey

While no group has yet to claim responsibility for the attack, Ankara is pointing the finger at the outlawed Kurdistan Workers Party.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Roadside bombing in southeast Turkey kills five civilians

Saudi officials will hold a phone call to discuss the kingdom’s record high oil output with two Republican senators that have become the ringleaders in conservative efforts to pressure Riyadh into ending the price war.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Intel: Saudis to discuss oil price war with new Republican detractors

In locked-down Lebanon, millions of residents may not be able to afford food or necessities, after the economic crisis already left many without income or access to funds..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Millions in Lebanon may starve during lockdown if government does provide aid: HRW

He said that in the past few weeks, he consulted with his wife and supporters and made an “honest assessment” of his path to victory.;
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Bernie Sanders ends presidential campaign

Egypt bans gatherings ahead of Ramadan and Israel considers sending ventilators to Gaza in exchange for release of soldiers held by Hamas are some of your updates today,..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: The Middle East at war with coronavirus: Top stories from 8 April

Following the announcement that Egypt will ban all congregational religious activities, including prayers and iftar, during the upcoming holy month, Muslims are preparing for the prospect of a Ramadan under lockdown..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Middle East prepares for Ramadan under coronavirus lockdown

Riot erupts at Tripoli's Qoubbeh Prison a day after police prevent potential escape attempt at Bekaa Valley facility..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Lebanon prisons hit by unrest amid coronavirus fears