News 28 May 2025 UAE summons Israeli envoy over Jerusalem march, provocations The United Arab Emirates has summoned Israel’s ambassador over recent tensions and violence in east Jerusalem, marking the first such diplomatic protest by the Gulf state since 2022. Source: Al… Meet the Middle East
News 28 May 2025 UAE and EU look to boost $68bn trade relations with CEPA deal UAE and EU advance talks over Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement Source: Arabian Business Full Article: UAE and EU look to boost bn trade relations with CEPA deal Meet the Middle East
News 28 May 2025 IDF reduces wartime forces on Lebanese border after months of quiet Only 50 out of 16,000 southern Lebanese homes are being rebuilt • 190 Hezbollah terrorists killed since ceasefire • Group still has thousands of rockets Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article:… Meet the Middle East
News 28 May 2025 Historic breakthrough: IDF reveals laser system shot down dozens of drones in war The Iron Beam is the most advanced, operational laser in the world, though England, the US, and others have relatively advanced lasers. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Historic breakthrough: IDF… Meet the Middle East
News 28 May 2025 600 days into the war, hostages testimonies aren't moving needle on a deal The hostages who have come forward with their testimonies have shown incredible bravery, but official talks between Israel and Hamas have repeatedly stalled. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: 600 days… Meet the Middle East
News 28 May 2025 Iran may pause enrichment for US nod on nuclear rights, release of frozen funds, sources say This comes after five rounds of nuclear talks between the US and Iran, where the two powers have clashed over red lines. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Iran may pause… Meet the Middle East
News 28 May 2025 Foreign Ministry launches J50, creating direct line between world Jewry and Jerusalem The Foreign Ministry told the Post that J50 will focus on issues under the jurisdiction of the MFA updates on diplomatic initiatives and the security of diaspora Jewish communities. Source:… Meet the Middle East
News 28 May 2025 Palestinians in Gaza 'deserve more than survival,' says UN envoy Palestinians living in Gaza "deserve more than survival," the United Nations envoy for the Middle East told the Security Council on Wednesday, as Israel's war there enters its 600th day.… Meet the Middle East
News 28 May 2025 OPEC+ meets as oil output hike looms Ministers of the OPEC+ oil alliance, led by Saudi Arabia and Russia, discussed production on Wednesday as another hike looms despite falling prices.The 22-nation group began a series of cuts… Meet the Middle East
News 29 May 2025 Qatari-led consortium signs $7B deal with Syria for 5,000 MW of electricity Syria’s electricity grid needs extensive expansion after 14 years of civil war. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Qatari-led consortium signs B deal with Syria for 5,000 MW of electricity Meet the Middle East