English Infographic on Syrian Arab Republic about Camp Coordination and Camp Management, Health, Epidemic and more; published on 29 Jul 2020 by Shelter Cluster and UNHCR ... ( read original story ...)
Sri Lanka’s hourglass frog is only an hourglass frog 77% of the time
Is an hourglass frog still an hourglass frog if it doesn’t have the distinctive marking on its back that gives it its name? That’s one of the interesting questions thrown up by a recent study that ... ( read original story ...)
India Asks Nepal to Stop ‘Illegal’ Movement of Its Citizens in Kalapani Area
In its reply, the Nepalese authorities said that the movement of its citizens in Kalapani, Limpiyadhura and Gunji areas is natural as the regions belong to the country, the paper said. ( read original story ...)
Yemen conflict: Southern separatists give up on self-rule
Separatists in southern Yemen have given up on the self-rule they declared in April. The separatists, the Southern Transitional Council (STC), agreed the move in an accord with the internationally ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Scaled back Hajj pilgrimage begins in Saudi Arabia
Hajj pilgrimage performed by Muslims from around the world has begun in Saudi Arabia, dramatically scaled back because of coronavirus. International visitors have been banned from making the journey ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. charges ex-Twitter employees with spying for Saudi Arabia
Formerly facing 2 charges, the men now stand accused of 7 offenses related to alleged snooping on Twitter users critical of Saudi royals. ( read original story ...)
Qatar ‘perplexed’ by Saudi Arabia’s decision to appeal WTO ruling
Qatar said it was "perplexed" by Saudi Arabia's attempt to appeal last month's World Trade Organization (WTO) ruling that found Riyadh actively supporting the beoutQ pirate TV operation. In its ... ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia appeals WTO ruling in twist to Newcastle takeover bid
The World Trade Organization said Saudi Arabia helped the piracy of Premier League games but the appeal is unlikely to be held swiftly prolonging the takeover saga ... ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia Holds Modest Hajj in Mecca Amid Coronavirus Worries
A dramatically scaled-down hajj pilgrimage got under way in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, with Muslim worshipers confined to small groups to prevent the spread of coronavirus. ( read original story ...)
Hajj rituals begin in Saudi Arabia with COVID-19 measures
The annual pilgrimage to Islamic sites will be scaled down this year in order to prevent the virus from spreading. ( read original story ...)