COVID-19
China reports zero new domestic virus cases for first time
World
March 19, 2020
China reports zero new domestic virus cases for first time
China on Thursday marked a major milestone in its battle against the coronavirus pandemic as it recorded zero domestic infections…
Iran’s Nowruz New Year, typically joyous, haunted by virus
Middle East
March 18, 2020
Iran’s Nowruz New Year, typically joyous, haunted by virus
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — At this time of year, the meandering arcades and alleys of Tehran’s Grand Bazaar and other…
Mideast states must share more information on coronavirus cases: WHO
Middle East
March 18, 2020
Mideast states must share more information on coronavirus cases: WHO
CAIRO/GENEVA (Reuters) — The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Wednesday that Middle East states needed urgently to offer more…
EgyptAir operates first charter flight for 300 Egyptian citizens stranded in Kuwait
Egypt
March 18, 2020
EgyptAir operates first charter flight for 300 Egyptian citizens stranded in Kuwait
EgyptAir on Wednesday operated its first charter flight to get 300 Egyptians stuck in Kuwait back home to Egypt, amid…
Egyptian band Massar Egbari to give concert online amid ban on large gatherings
Music
March 18, 2020
Egyptian band Massar Egbari to give concert online amid ban on large gatherings
Egyptian rock band Massar Egbari is giving online concerts broadcast directly through YouTube and Facebook, allowing Egyptian and Arab audiences the…
Iran reports largest spike in coronavirus as 147 more die
Middle East
March 18, 2020
Iran reports largest spike in coronavirus as 147 more die
TEHRAN (AP) — Iran reported its single biggest jump in deaths from the new coronavirus on Wednesday, saying that another…
Egypt confirms two new deaths, 30 additional coronavirus cases, raising total to 196
Egypt
March 18, 2020
Egypt confirms two new deaths, 30 additional coronavirus cases, raising total to 196
Egypt announced on Tuesday 30 new coronavirus cases and two additional deaths, bringing the total number of cases confirmed so…
Saudi Arabia closes mosques, calls G20 leaders to meet over coronavirus
Middle East
March 18, 2020
Saudi Arabia closes mosques, calls G20 leaders to meet over coronavirus
RIYADH (Reuters) — Saudi Arabia said on Tuesday that mosques would no longer be open for the customary five daily…
Jordan’s monarch announces state of emergency to combat coronavirus
Middle East
March 18, 2020
Jordan’s monarch announces state of emergency to combat coronavirus
AMMAN (Reuters) — Jordan’s King Abdullah approved on Tuesday a law that gives the government sweeping powers to enforce a…
Ravaged by war, Middle Eastern countries face a new scourge
Middle East
March 18, 2020
Ravaged by war, Middle Eastern countries face a new scourge
CAIRO (AP) — When Dr. Ismail al-Mansouri goes to work in Yemen’s capital, he puts on one of the hospital’s…