Section: Non-Middle East media focused on Middle East
Israelis to be barred from Jewish New Year pilgrimage to Ukraine
Uman’s Mayor Oleksandr Tsebriy caused a major storm after he announced that Israeli-Jewish pilgrims would be barred from the city this year. …read more Source::...
US accuses Russian mercenaries of planting land mines in Libya
US accuses Russian mercenaries of planting land mines in Libya US Africa Command traced the use of the explosive devices from the capital Tripoli to the flashpoint city of Sirte MEE staff Wed, 07/15/2020 – 22:00 The US military traced the use of the explosive devices to the Wagner Group, a Russian paramilitary organisation …read more...
Ukraine rejects Iranian conclusion of ‘human error’ in downed passenger plane
Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 was shot down by Iranian forces in January amid their strikes on US military positions in Iraq. …read more Source::...
Iran blames misaligned radar for ‘human error’ in downing of Ukrainian plane
Iran blames misaligned radar for ‘human error’ in downing of Ukrainian plane Iran’s civil aviation body releases new report into downing that led to the death of 176 people MEE and agencies Sun, 07/12/2020 – 09:33 Iranians in the capital Tehran walk past a poster honouring the victims of a Ukrainian passenger jet...
Did Egypt move too fast to receive tourists in light of COVID-19?
Egypt received tourists from Ukraine as the country resumed tourism and airports opened up amid strict precautionary and preventive measures. …read more Source::...
Canada, Sweden pave way for compensation talks with Iran on downed plane
Canada, Sweden pave way for compensation talks with Iran on downed plane 176 people died when Flight 752 was accidentally struck by two Iranian missiles in January MEE and agencies Fri, 07/03/2020 – 08:33 The agreement signed by five countries could pave the way for families of victims to receive compensation (AFP) …read more Source::...
Israel annexation: Proposed legislation would ban US aid from funding plan
Israel annexation: Proposed legislation would ban US aid from funding plan A dozen US senators introduce amendment to Pentagon budget that would prohibit use of military assistance to Israel to facilitate annexation Ali Harb Fri, 07/03/2020 – 00:26 Israeli security forces chase Palestinians protesting against plan to annex parts of occupied...
Egypt resumes international flights, reopens pyramids for summer tourism
More than three months after Egypt closed its major tourist attractions, two flights from Ukraine arrive in Red Sea and South Sinai governorates. …read more Source::...
US Democrats push toothless letter warning Israel against West Bank annexation
US Democrats push toothless letter warning Israel against West Bank annexation Letter says annexation may jeopardise Israel’s relations with Europe and Arab countries, but mentions no consequences for US-Israeli ties Ali Harb Thu, 06/18/2020 – 01:15 Letter frames annexation as bad for Israel, addresses its government in advisory tone...
Coronavirus: Turks stream outside for first lockdown-free weekend in almost two months
Coronavirus: Turks stream outside for first lockdown-free weekend in almost two months President Tayyip Erdogan is said to be taking risk canceling lockdowns for sake of Turkey’s economy MEE and agencies Sun, 06/07/2020 – 00:45 People have lunch on Saturday at Istanbul’s Poyrazkoy Beach next to Bosphorus as Yavuz Sultan Selim...
