Israel set to have record number of openly gay MPs
Craig TaylorA sixth MP from the LGBTQ community will take his seat following a number of resignations. BBC News – Middle East
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US court to rule in rare Saudi child custody case
The five-year-old girl’s mother, who fled to the US with the child, could be told to send her back. BBC News – Middle East
Syria war: New US sanctions target Assad government’s foreign backers
There are fears the measures will make the plight of ordinary Syrians even more desperate. BBC News – Middle East
Coronavirus: Alarm over ‘invasive’ Kuwait and Bahrain contact-tracing apps
Kuwait and Bahrain’s apps put users’ privacy and security at risk, Amnesty International says. BBC News – Middle East
Coronavirus: Has a second wave of infections hit Iran?
Iran was one of the worst affected countries early on, so is the virus flaring up again? BBC News – Middle East
Lebanon protests: Hundreds take to streets for second night
Protesters took to the streets for a second night over the government’s handling of the economic crisis. BBC News – Middle East