Oman has introduced a new law for parliament stipulating that state budget talks and the questioning of ministers should be carried out in secret, reducing transparency as the indebted state tries to …
Oman begins administering 2nd dose of COVID-19 vaccine
Oman today started administering the second dose of the COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine to those who had taken the first shot in the first phase. Among the first to take the second shot was Oman’s endearing …
Oman to close land borders as COVID-19 infections hit 131,790
Oman will shut down its land borders for one week starting Monday to curb the spread of the coronavirus as total infections hit 131,790, the official Oman News Agency (ONA) reported on Sunday. The …
Israel OKs hundreds of settlement homes in last-minute push
Israel has stepped up settlement construction during President Donald Trump’s term. According to Peace Now, Israel approved or advanced construction of over 12,000 settlement homes in 2020, the …
Palestinian president briefs Egypt, Jordan on election plan
Jordan borders the West Bank, while Egypt border Gaza. The rival Palestinian factions are to meet in Egypt next week, hoping to settle their differences before election campaigning kicks off.
LeBron James provides an early look at ‘Space Jam: A New Legacy,’ the sequel to Michael Jordan’s ‘Space Jam’
For many basketball fans of a certain age, Michael Jordan’s legacy is just as intertwined with his exploits on the basketball court as they are his starring role in “Space Jam.” LeBron James’ career …
Cambodia confirms 3 more imported COVID-19 cases, 439 in total
Cambodia on Sunday reported three more imported COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number of infections in the kingdom to 439 so far, said a Health Ministry (MoH) statement. The new cases were …
Obama, Cameron presser focuses on Syria, Benghazi, IRS
Chris Matthews and a political panel of guests rehash and react to President Obama’s remarks in a press conference with British Prime Minister David Cameron, where Syria, Benghazi, and the IRS …
Sri Lanka v England: Visitors need 36 more to win first Test as bad light ends day four – as it happened
Five wickets for Jack Leach put England in a brilliant position, chasing 74 to win, only for a mini-collapse to leave them scrabbling; they need a further 36 to beat Sri Lanka, with seven …
England in Sri Lanka: Jack Leach says his struggles propel him onto highs after five-wicket haul
Jack Leach says he uses his health struggles to “propel me on to the highs”, after his 5-122 put England on the verge beating Sri Lanka.