Covid cases fell dramatically and quickly among people who were vaccinated, Israeli studies found. It’s the strongest evidence yet that a robust vaccination program can tame the pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Amazon rainforest lost area the size of Israel in 2020
The Amazon rainforest lost an estimated 5 million acres in 2020, an area roughly the size of Israel, according to a recent report on the region. Experts warn that unchecked deforestation in the Amazon ... ( read original story ...)
Israel, a global leader in COVID vaccinations, finds limits
When it comes to fighting the coronavirus, Israel is discovering the limits of vaccines. The country famous for its high-tech prowess and spirit of innovation is ... ( read original story ...)
Covid-19 Live Updates: Israel’s Vaccination Results Point a Way Out of the Pandemic
Early data from the country offers strong evidence that a robust inoculation program can tame the coronavirus. In the U.S., “vaccine hunters” are crossing state lines in search of doses. ( read original story ...)
Israel’s Life-Saving Vaccine Drive is a Test Case for the World | Opinion
Israel is aiming to vaccinate most of its population by early spring. It's a massive undertaking, even for a small country. ( read original story ...)
2-Year-Old Indian Boy Is UAE’s Youngest Hair Donor For Cancer Patients
A two-year-old Indian boy has become one of the youngest donors of hair in the UAE, as part of a charity drive to help cancer patients, according to a media report. ( read original story ...)
UAE leaders change DPs ahead of Red Planet Mission
The Vice President of the UAE, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces ... ( read original story ...)
Operations room to receive requests from nationals stranded in UAE, Oman
Minister of Immigration and Egyptian Expatriates Affairs Nabila Makram said the ministry’s operations room has been reactivated to receive requests from the Egyptian nationals stranded in the UAE and ... ( read original story ...)
Qatar suit against UAE dismissed
Qatar and its neighbours agreed last month to restore diplomatic, trade and travel ties, rendering the outcome of the World Court case less urgent. ( read original story ...)
Azerbaijan launches e-service in connection with vaccination against COVID-19
The Azerbaijani State Agency of Mandatory Health Insurance has launched a new e-service, thanks to which it will be possible to sign up for COVID-19 vaccination online, the Agency told Trend on Feb. 5 ... ( read original story ...)