coronavirus (COVID-19)
Coronavirus: Will EU countries close borders again?
World
January 21, 2021
Coronavirus: Will EU countries close borders again?
Germany may be forced to close its borders to neighboring countries if they do not take action to stem coronavirus infections, Chancellor…
COVID-19 in Egypt: 798 new cases, 51 deaths on Wednesday
Egypt
January 21, 2021
COVID-19 in Egypt: 798 new cases, 51 deaths on Wednesday
The Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population on Wednesday confirmed 798 new coronavirus cases, down from 899 on Monday and…
Dubai orders hospitals to cancel surgeries amid virus surge
Middle East
January 21, 2021
Dubai orders hospitals to cancel surgeries amid virus surge
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The government of Dubai on Wednesday ordered all hospitals to cancel nonessential surgeries for…
Biden rolls back Trump policies on wall, climate, health, Muslims
World
January 21, 2021
Biden rolls back Trump policies on wall, climate, health, Muslims
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – US President Joe Biden signed 15 executive actions shortly after being sworn on Wednesday, undoing policies put…
Hurghada International Airport receives Health Accreditation Seal for Safe Travel
Egypt
January 20, 2021
Hurghada International Airport receives Health Accreditation Seal for Safe Travel
The Hurghada International Airport has received the Health Accreditation Seal for Safe Travel from the Airports Council International (ACI) as…
Egypt confirms 899 new coronavirus cases, 58 deaths on Tuesday
Egypt
January 20, 2021
Egypt confirms 899 new coronavirus cases, 58 deaths on Tuesday
The Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population on Tuesday confirmed 899 new coronavirus cases, up from 878 on Monday and…
AP Explainer: Why are youth protests sweeping Tunisia?
Middle East
January 20, 2021
AP Explainer: Why are youth protests sweeping Tunisia?
TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — A growing groundswell of youth unrest, tapping into a well of economic frustration, is sweeping Tunisia…
Lebanon’s downhill spiral hits the weakest
Middle East
January 19, 2021
Lebanon’s downhill spiral hits the weakest
“With each passing day, the lives of Lebanon’s citizens, migrants and refugees is becoming more unbearable; the poverty rate has…
Dubai, party haven amid pandemic, faces its biggest surge
Middle East
January 19, 2021
Dubai, party haven amid pandemic, faces its biggest surge
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Masks off the minute you step inside. Bars packed and pulsing like it’s 2019.…
Amid virus surge, EgyptAir sets new travel procedures for UK and France
Egypt
January 18, 2021
Amid virus surge, EgyptAir sets new travel procedures for UK and France
EgyptAir began on Monday enforcing new coronavirus-related requirements on its flights headed to the UK and France, as stipulated by…