Malaysia reported 3,499 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday (Feb 13), bringing the total number of cases in the country to 261,805. ( read original story ...)
Malaysia aims to vaccinate 126,000 people a day at 600 stations nationwide from end-Feb
Malaysia aims to vaccinate up to 126,000 individuals a day once the country's National Covid-19 Vaccination programme kicks-in at the end of this month.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Uzbekistan reveals its COVID-19 data for Feb. 13
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases for February 13 in Uzbekistan increased to 79,381, Trend reports with reference to the statistics of the Uzbek Ministry of Health. To date, 77,829 patients ... ( read original story ...)
Who is Loujain al-Hathloul, the Saudi activist who was released after more than 1,000 days in prison?
Hathloul's release came about a week after the US called on Saudi Arabia to improve its human rights record, including releasing all political prisoners and women s rights activists. ( read original story ...)
In Review, Biden Seeks New Balance in Saudi Ties
The new administration looks to toughen scrutiny while maintaining a key strategic relationship. ( read original story ...)
Clashes, blasts intensify across Afghanistan
At least four Afghan security force members, including a commander, were killed and seven were critically injured in blasts in eastern and southern provinces on Saturday, officials said, adding that ... ( read original story ...)
COVID-19: After spike in cases, Iraq warn of the possible return of curfews, schools closures
The High Committee for Health and National Safety in Iraq is scheduled to hold a meeting on Saturday to decide whether to suspend classes at schools and universities following a rapid rise in ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. Passes 50 Million Doses; S. Korea Eases Rules: Virus Update
The University of Oxford will start testing the Covid-19 vaccine it developed with AstraZeneca Plc on children this month, while U.K. Health Secretary Matt Hancock expects the coronavirus to become a ... ( read original story ...)
Biden’s Pick for Iran Envoy Resurrects Bitter Debate Over Nuclear Deal
Robert Malley, the son of a leftist, Jewish, Egyptian-born journalist, is the focal point for opening salvos over President Biden’s approach to the Middle East, and the value of a new deal with Iran. ( read original story ...)
Turkey’s international deals published in Official Gazette
International agreements and a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed with Gabon, Poland, and Haiti were published in Turkey’s Official Gazette on Saturday. The Bilateral Air Services Agreement ... ( read original story ...)