More than 300 Syrian refugees were forced to flee an informal camp in northern Lebanon as a blaze raged through and burnt tents to the ground, U.N. and Lebanese officials ... ( read original story ...)
Israel speeds vaccines, locks down in hope of March exit from pandemic
Israel will enter what officials hope will be its last coronavirus lockdown on Sunday as they ramp up vaccinations to a pace Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said may allow an emergence from the ... ( read original story ...)
Israel Enters Third Nationwide Lockdown
Israel was set Sunday to begin its third coronavirus lockdown, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu voiced optimism that a ... ( read original story ...)
How Israel, the US combined media, military power to prevent war
US President Trump tweeted threats against Iran and US and Israeli submarines were reported to be on their way towards Iran. ( read original story ...)
UAE: Father fined Dh1,100 for hitting his 11-year-old son
A man has been fined Dh1,100 for assaulting his 11-year-old son. A court in Fujairah also sentenced the father to a suspended jail term of one month. A suspended jail term is a judicial punishment ... ( read original story ...)
UAE: 35 minutes of NYE fireworks to break two records
A fireworks show in Abu Dhabi is all set to break two Guinness World Records. Lasting an astounding 35 minutes, the New Year's Eve (NYE) fireworks display will light up the night sky over Al Wathba ... ( read original story ...)
India, UAE Witness Soaring Relations In 2020
The traditionally harmonious relationship between the UAE and India was further cemented in the year 2020 with their top leadership holding regular parleys to enhance cooperation on bilateral, ... ( read original story ...)
UAE: Report NYE parties that break Covid safety rules
I have a neighbour who regularly hosts loud parties. I have seen him host large gatherings even amid the Covid pandemic. What happens if he hosts a New Year's Eve party, breaking all safety protocols? ( read original story ...)
Cambodia reports 1 imported COVID-19 case, 364 in total
Cambodia on Sunday confirmed one new imported case of COVID-19, bringing the total number in the country to 364, Ministry of Health spokeswoman Or Vandine said in a statement. The latest case was ... ( read original story ...)
Majlis Podcast: Opposition Squeezed Out Of Kazakhstan’s Parliamentary Elections
Conspicuously absent from these elections are any political parties that could remotely be called a genuine opposition, despite a pledge from the new president about the need for opposition parties to ... ( read original story ...)