Israel's military is facing a challenge on the home front unrelated to traditional threats against the Jewish state: it's over facial hair, and activists say the army's future is at stake. ( read original story ...)
Fact check: Israel launching ‘Green Pass’ for COVID-19 vaccinated
Israel implementing an internal COVID-19 vaccine passport. The U.S. may have reached over 77 million coronavirus vaccines administered, but its rollout effort lags behi ... ( read original story ...)
Xi: Boost ties with Poland, Tajikistan
President Xi Jinping (L) and his Tajik counterpart Emomali Rahmon hold talks in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, June 15, 2019. [Photo/Xinhua] China is willing to provide COVID-19 vaccines to Poland within its ... ( read original story ...)
An Afghan Parliamentarian And The Mysterious Stash Of Cash, Gold Bars Seized At The Dushanbe Airport
When Afghanistan’s deputy parliament speaker arrived with a delegation in Dushanbe, it was expected to be an ordinary visit. But an Afghan TV channel dropped a bombshell when it linked Mohammad Mirza ... ( read original story ...)
Opening-up at higher starting point to offer new chances for China-Tajikistan cooperation: Xi
Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Monday that as this year marks the 100th anniversary of the Communist Party of China (CPC), China will push forward reform and opening-up from a higher starting ... ( read original story ...)
UAE non-oil private sector grows at marginal pace in February -PMI
The United Arab Emirates' non-oil private sector expanded for the third consecutive month in February, though at a marginal pace, a survey showed on Wednesday, indicating new disruptions as the ... ( read original story ...)
UAE may ‘soon’ be first country to vaccinate all population, reach herd immunity: Doc
The United Arab Emirates is on track to be among the first nations to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic by vaccinating most of its population in an attempt ... ( read original story ...)
Saudi, UAE Business Activity Slows as Virus Cases Rise
Business conditions in the Arab world’s two largest economies improved at a slower pace in February as coronavirus cases crept up and employment figures dipped. ( read original story ...)
UAE’s non-oil economy posts modest gains in February
New business growth slows but expectations high on economic gains from EXPO 2020 . Dubai: The UAE’s purchasing managers' index (PMI) data for February showed a modest increase in non-oil private ... ( read original story ...)
West Asia Wrap: Al Shabab stay on course in Saudi Arabia, Al Jazira boost UAE title hopes
Dubai: Al Shabab scored a crucial win to maintain a tight grip at the top of the Saudi Pro League while Al Jazira's UAE Pro League hopes were boosted by an important victory over Sharjah. ( read original story ...)