coronavirus (COVID-19)
COVID-19 in Egypt: 643 new cases, 39 deaths on Monday
Egypt
March 23, 2021
COVID-19 in Egypt: 643 new cases, 39 deaths on Monday
Egypt’s Health Ministry on Monday confirmed 643 new coronavirus cases, down from 647 on Sunday. The ministry also reported 39…
Cabinet talks in Lebanon break down, heralding more collapse
Middle East
March 23, 2021
Cabinet talks in Lebanon break down, heralding more collapse
BEIRUT (AP) — Protesters blocked some roads in the Lebanese capital with burning tires Monday after talks on the formation…
China’s Sinopharm vaccine is one of the most powerful vaccines against coronavirus: minister
Egypt
March 22, 2021
China’s Sinopharm vaccine is one of the most powerful vaccines against coronavirus: minister
During a joint press conference with the Chinese ambassador on Monday, Egypt’s Minister of Health Hala Zayed said that the Chinese vaccine…
Saudi oil giant Aramco reports 30% drop in payments to state
Middle East
March 22, 2021
Saudi oil giant Aramco reports 30% drop in payments to state
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia’s state-backed oil giant Aramco paid the Saudi government 30 percent less in…
Israeli election seen as referendum on divisive Netanyahu
Middle East
March 22, 2021
Israeli election seen as referendum on divisive Netanyahu
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israelis vote Tuesday in their fourth parliamentary election in just two years. Once again, the race boils…
In Jordan, homeschooling could be just what the education system needed
Middle East
March 22, 2021
In Jordan, homeschooling could be just what the education system needed
Alarm clock, breakfast, school — in Reema Bast’s family, mornings haven’t changed much, even though she doesn’t have to rush her three children…
Tokyo Olympics ready to announce ban on fans from abroad
Egypt
March 19, 2021
Tokyo Olympics ready to announce ban on fans from abroad
TOKYO (AP) — Tokyo organizers and the International Olympic Committee are poised to finally make it official that most fans…
Lebanese are gripped by worry as economic meltdown speeds up
Middle East
March 19, 2021
Lebanese are gripped by worry as economic meltdown speeds up
BEIRUT (AP) — Shops closing, companies going bankrupt and pharmacies with shelves emptying — in Lebanon these days, fistfights erupt…
Streets of New Administrative Capital to be named after deceased health sector heroes
Egypt
March 19, 2021
Streets of New Administrative Capital to be named after deceased health sector heroes
Since last May, President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has been working to compile a list of healthcare workers that have died…
AstraZeneca: France, UK PM’s will receive vaccine
World
March 19, 2021
AstraZeneca: France, UK PM’s will receive vaccine
The prime ministers of France and the United Kingdom are set to receive the AstraZeneca vaccine against coronavirus on Friday.…