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MENA Now provides listeners with weekday morning briefings with daily news round-ups on the latest political, economic, and social developments in Lebanon and the MENA region.



Founded by: Leanne Mohsen, Alexi Touma, Iyad Kobeissi

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MENA Now provides listeners with weekday morning briefings with daily news round-ups on the latest political, economic, and social developments in Lebanon and the MENA region.



Founded by: Leanne Mohsen, Alexi Touma, Iyad Kobeissi

    MENA Now Morning Briefing, February 26, 2021

    MENA Now Morning Briefing, February 26, 2021

    MENA Now Morning Briefing, February 26, 2021

    *This daily morning briefing covers news as presented by the media, and does not present the views of MENA Now.

    * All sources were drawn from publicly available online news sources

    Lebanon Today

    Al-Rahi Discusses Govt. Crisis with Hariri, Ibrahim,Meets Patriarch; http://bit.ly/3qX50GN;http://bit.ly/2PdAY3Q

    Unfazed by Hezbollah opposition, Rai presses ahead with int’l conference;http://bit.ly/3ks29mM

    52 new coronavirus deaths, 3,469 cases;http://bit.ly/3dOHYhG

    Health Ministry grants 20 companies permission to access COVID-19 vaccines;http://bit.ly/3dOFIaj

    Regional Overview

    Biden approves US air strike on Iran-backed militias in Syria; http://bbc.in/37OY72N

    ICC must investigate Israeli war crimes, human rights groups say; http://bit.ly/3kwpmof

    Russia unmoved as Security Council again warned of Syrian children’s plight; http://bit.ly/3uEbixw

    • 8 min
    MENA Now Morning Briefing, February 25, 2021

    MENA Now Morning Briefing, February 25, 2021

    MENA Now Morning Briefing, February 25, 2021

    *This daily morning briefing covers news as presented by the media, and does not present the views of MENA Now.

    * All sources were drawn from publicly available online news sources

    Lebanon Today

    After Uproar, President’s Health Adviser Says Aoun Had to Get Vaccinated; http://bit.ly/3sAILHa

    Health minister fuels Lebanese anger over vaccine line-jumping; http://bit.ly/37WJvyv

    Lebanon Says Allowed 20 Firms to Import Vaccine but Manufacturers Reluctant; https://bit.ly/3aRIwl5

    Updates From Lebanon’s Vaccine Scandal: New Names, World Bank Gets Threatened, Outgoing Minister Received Vaccine & More; http://bit.ly/3b2JRWi

    Lebanon's Cabinet formation awaits regional players; http://bit.ly/3aZ3Gh8

    Deadline looms for resident and overseas voters to ensure they are eligible to cast a ballot in the 2022 elections; http://bit.ly/3pZx5vR

    Regional Overview

    Germany convicts former Assad regime agent in historic Syria torture verdict; http://bit.ly/3r4hv3p

    U.S. report on Khashoggi death expected to single out Saudi crown prince: sources; http://reut.rs/3aZTsNr

    Egypt backs call to internationalize Ethiopia dam dispute; http://bit.ly/3q48beJ

    • 8 min
    MENA Now Morning Briefing, February 24, 2021

    MENA Now Morning Briefing, February 24, 2021

    MENA Now Morning Briefing, February 24, 2021

    *This daily morning briefing covers news as presented by the media, and does not present the views of MENA Now.

    * All sources were drawn from publicly available online news sources

    Lebanon Today

    Lebanon’s vaccination program is thrown into question as MPs appear to bypass rules to get inoculated; http://bit.ly/37LZnE1

    The logic of the lira: The Lebanese currency is back trading above LL9,000 to the dollar. Here’s why; http://bit.ly/2Mtq3SC

    Regional Overview

    Covid-19: Israel donates vaccines to countries that moved embassies to Jerusalem; http://bit.ly/2ZReZla

    Egypt's Sisi faces backlash against removal of the Quran from school textbooks; http://bit.ly/2P31Tiy

    • 5 min
    MENA Now Morning Briefing, February 23, 2021

    MENA Now Morning Briefing, February 23, 2021

    MENA Now Morning Briefing, February 23, 2021

    *This daily morning briefing covers news as presented by the media, and does not present the views of MENA Now.

    * All sources were drawn from publicly available online news sources

    Lebanon Today

    Bassil’s proposal for expanded Cabinet fails to evoke interest; http://bit.ly/3dFfF5k

    Franjieh Says No Need to ‘Waste Time’ Listening to Bassil’s Speech; http://bit.ly/37HjdA6

    Rahi Discusses Int’l Conference for Lebanon with UN Deputy Special Coordinator; http://bit.ly/3pGAdg1

    Families of Port Victims Say Bitar Told Them 'All Immunities Will Fall'; http://bit.ly/3kcmw7E

    LF MPs Hand U.N. Petition Urging Int'l Probe in Port Case; http://bit.ly/2ZHSYW0

    Lebanon registers 47 new coronavirus deaths, 1,541 more cases; http://bit.ly/2NoGDDK

    Slow start to Lebanon vaccination raises concerns; http://bit.ly/2ZJ26d4

    Says Pfizer Covid Vaccine ‘Safe and Effective’; http://bit.ly/3bAssU9

    Regional Overview

    Iran could boost uranium enrichment to 60 percent: Khamenei; http://bit.ly/3dF06e3

    Iran talks 'avert' impact of nuclear inspection deadline; http://bbc.in/3bwJIt9

    COVID-19: Gaza starts inoculation drive amid vaccine shortage; http://bit.ly/3pHtlPC

    Libya: Over 150 migrants freed in raid on traffickers; https://arab.news/6b6kn

    Libya: More than 150 migrants freed in raid on traffickers; http://bit.ly/3bqqw04

    • 10 min
    MENA Now Morning Briefing, February 22, 2021

    MENA Now Morning Briefing, February 22, 2021

    MENA Now Morning Briefing, February 22, 2021

    *This daily morning briefing covers news as presented by the media, and does not present the views of MENA Now.

    * All sources were drawn from publicly available online news sources

    Lebanon Today

    Bassil blasts Hariri, calls for raising Cabinet members; http://bit.ly/3qS782I

    Bassil blasts Hariri, calls for raising Cabinet members; http://bit.ly/3buZNQd

    Report: Foreign Calls to Speed Formation Blocked by Local Hurdles; https://bit.ly/2ONKKt7

    Relatives of Port Explosion Rally Again Demanding Justice; http://bit.ly/3aIfJiS

    Breaking: Judge Tarek Bitar Was Just Appointed As The Lead Investigator In Beirut Blast Investigation; http://bit.ly/3qZLJEE

    Lebanon appoints new lead investigator in port blast probe; http://bit.ly/3qOCIhV

    Lebanon to start phase two of easing lockdown; http://bit.ly/2Nz1TGD

    LF to Hand U.N. Petition Demanding Int'l Probe in Port Blast; https://bit.ly/3dAXAFm

    Al-Rahi Again Clarifies His Call for Int'l Conference on Lebanon; http://bit.ly/37EXrgD

    Lebanon receives second Pfizer vaccine shipment; http://bit.ly/3us8naY

    Regional Overview

    Israel buys vaccines for Syria in prisoner deal, says report; http://bit.ly/2ZJVmeM

    As Palestinians plan vote, Jerusalem looms as possible obstacle — or pretext; http://bit.ly/3ujJSg6

    US Seeks Fallback Saudi Bases to Protect Troops Amid Iran Tensions; http://bit.ly/3shABDB

    Yemen risks worst famine on planet in 'decades', say UN officials; http://bit.ly/3keQoQG

    • 8 min
    MENA Now Morning Briefing, February 18, 2021

    MENA Now Morning Briefing, February 18, 2021

    MENA Now Morning Briefing, February 18, 2021

    *This daily morning briefing covers news as presented by the media, and does not present the views of MENA Now.

    * All sources were drawn from publicly available online news sources

    Lebanon Today

    Nasrallah’s proposal for expanded Cabinet fails to break gridlock; https://bit.ly/3pwP0Km

    Reflecting his frustration, Macron delays sending envoy to Lebanon; https://bit.ly/2ZqFgqd

    Palestinian refugees in Lebanon three times more likely to die with COVID-19; http://bit.ly/3dpqU1C

    Regional Overview

    UAE Dubai Princess Latifa UK Calls Proof Alive; http://bit.ly/2OFEIuv

    Israel: Election of new ICC prosecutor raises questions for war crimes probe; http://bit.ly/3qxRI3n

    Syria and Israel to swap prisoners in Russia-mediated deal; http://bit.ly/3pGvU4F

    • 4 min

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