COVID-19
The world after coronavirus
Opinion
March 23, 2020
The world after coronavirus
How will the world look after coronavirus? Will we wake up one day to hear the government announcing the end…
War-torn Syria braces for lockdown after first virus case
Middle East
March 23, 2020
War-torn Syria braces for lockdown after first virus case
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Syrians rushed to stock up on food and fuel Monday amid fears that authorities would resort…
Israeli Supreme Court to rule on demand to reopen parliament
Middle East
March 23, 2020
Israeli Supreme Court to rule on demand to reopen parliament
JERUSALEM (AP) — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s political opponents on Sunday asked Israel’s Supreme Court to force parliament to resume…
Egyptian doctor who helped develop new COVID-19 test says virus not man-made
Science
March 23, 2020
Egyptian doctor who helped develop new COVID-19 test says virus not man-made
Egyptian-American doctor Heba Mostafa said during an interview with Al-Masry Al-Youm that she completely rejected the idea that coronavirus is…
U.S. should lift sanctions if it wants to help Iran fight coronavirus: Rouhani
Middle East
March 23, 2020
U.S. should lift sanctions if it wants to help Iran fight coronavirus: Rouhani
DUBAI (Reuters) — The United States should lift sanctions if it wants to help Iran to contain the coronavirus outbreak,…
Egypt reduces staff in Cairo, Giza hotels by half amid coronavirus outbreak
Life & Style
March 23, 2020
Egypt reduces staff in Cairo, Giza hotels by half amid coronavirus outbreak
The Egyptian Tourism Federation (ETF) has moved to reduce the daily presence of workers in Cairo and Giza hotels by…
Egypt considers fund to support informal economy workers amid virus outbreak
Business
March 23, 2020
Egypt considers fund to support informal economy workers amid virus outbreak
Egypt’s Cabinet on Sunday discussed establishing a crisis management fund to support workers in the informal economy who have been…
Israeli forces open fire, killing Palestinian throwing rocks
Middle East
March 23, 2020
Israeli forces open fire, killing Palestinian throwing rocks
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli forces shot and killed a 32-year-old Palestinian man early on Monday who was hurling rocks at…
Travel hub UAE to halt flights as virus reaches Gaza, Syria
Middle East
March 23, 2020
Travel hub UAE to halt flights as virus reaches Gaza, Syria
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United Arab Emirates, home to the world’s busiest international airport, announced early on…
Syria confirms first coronavirus case as fears grow it could spread
Middle East
March 23, 2020
Syria confirms first coronavirus case as fears grow it could spread
AMMAN (Reuters) — War-ravaged Syria on Sunday confirmed its first case of the coronavirus after weeks of rejecting opposition allegations…