The first official foreign visit of President-elect of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Zhaparov will be to Russia, Kyrgyz Deputy Prime Minister Ravshanbek Sabirov said on Monday. ( read original story ...)
Kyrgyzstan’s Sadyr Japarov: From a prison cell to the presidency
Japarov, described as a populist, won a landslide with 79 percent of the vote. Months ago, he was languishing in jail. ( read original story ...)
Violence erupts in Israel’s ultra-Orthodox neighborhoods over covid restrictions
Rioters pelt police with stones, burn a bus, as government attempts to increase compliance in areas where infections are among the highest ... ( read original story ...)
Covid: Facebook suspends Israel PM Netanyahu’s chatbot
Facebook has deleted a post and suspended a chatbot on the page of Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu's account for violating its policy, it says. The account had asked followers to provide details of ... ( read original story ...)
Israel extradites woman wanted for sex crimes to Australia
Israeli authorities on Monday extradited a former teacher accused of sexually abusing her former students in Australia, capping a six-year legal battle that had strained relations between the two ... ( read original story ...)
Dubai replaces health authority chief as UAE sees surge in COVID-19 cases
The ruler of Dubai has replaced the head of the emirate's health authority without explanation, in the midst of an immunisation drive and a spike in COVID-19 infections in the United Arab Emirates. ( read original story ...)
Oil tanker runs aground off UAE after 43 months stranded at sea
An oil tanker stranded at sea for more than three years after its owner got into financial difficulties has run aground on a beach in the Gulf, highlighting loopholes in international shipping law.The ... ( read original story ...)
UAE: New Covid test requirements for unvaccinated employees
The UAE's Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) has updated compulsory PCR test procedures for employees who are not fully vaccinated against Covid-19.The authority had announced ... ( read original story ...)
EAGL adds new dimension to amateur golf in the UAE
Billed as perfect platform for budding stars, Emirates Amateur Golf League (EAGL), a first-of-its-kind franchise-owned league tournament in the world, has been launched in the UAE. The EAGL will ... ( read original story ...)
Israel’s first ambassador to UAE ready for his historic mission
Na’eh’s first agenda item may be to prepare for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit, planned for February 9-10. ( read original story ...)