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US releases updates on countries with highest coronavirus risk
Health & Fitness
January 12, 2022
US releases updates on countries with highest coronavirus risk
The US’s Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released an update of the global map that shows its assessment…
US Navy rescues drug smugglers from burning ship off Oman
Middle East
December 16, 2021
US Navy rescues drug smugglers from burning ship off Oman
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The U.S. Navy said Thursday it rescued five Iranians suspected of smuggling drugs after…
Analysis: As US focus wanes, Mideast turns inward for talks
Middle East
December 9, 2021
Analysis: As US focus wanes, Mideast turns inward for talks
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — After years of looking abroad for answers, countries in the Middle East now appear…
Saudi Arabia’s crown prince sets off on tour of Gulf Arab states
Middle East
December 7, 2021
Saudi Arabia’s crown prince sets off on tour of Gulf Arab states
DUBAI, Dec 6 (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia’s de facto ruler Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman set off on a tour…
Saudi crown prince will start tour of Gulf region on Monday – Al Arabiya
Middle East
December 6, 2021
Saudi crown prince will start tour of Gulf region on Monday – Al Arabiya
DUBAI, Dec 6 (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia’s de facto ruler Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will start a tour of…
Oman bans travellers from 7 southern African states over COVID variant
Middle East
November 27, 2021
Oman bans travellers from 7 southern African states over COVID variant
CAIRO, Nov 27 (Reuters) – Oman has suspended entry to travelers from South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Lesotho and…
IMF sees economic growth with higher inflation for Mideast
Middle East
October 20, 2021
IMF sees economic growth with higher inflation for Mideast
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The Middle East is expected to see significant economic growth this year, but also…
Death toll in Cyclone Shaheen rises to 14 after body found
Middle East
October 8, 2021
Death toll in Cyclone Shaheen rises to 14 after body found
DUBAI. United Arab Emirates (AP) — The death toll from Cyclone Shaheen that crashed through Oman rose Thursday to 14…
Death toll in Cyclone Shaheen now 13 as storm churns in Oman
Middle East
October 5, 2021
Death toll in Cyclone Shaheen now 13 as storm churns in Oman
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The death toll from Cyclone Shaheen rose to 13 on Monday while other fishermen…
Cyclone Shaheen hits Oman with ferocious winds, killing four
Middle East
October 4, 2021
Cyclone Shaheen hits Oman with ferocious winds, killing four
DUBAI, Oct 3 (Reuters) – Tropical Cyclone Shaheen killed four people as it slammed into Oman on Sunday with ferocious…