The health authorities in Tunisia, Palestine and UAE reported new coronavirus infections and fatalities on Friday. Tunisia's Health Ministry said in a statement that six more deaths and 1,308 new ... ( read original story ...)
Oman’s new sultan quietly carves Gulf nation’s way forward
Sultan Haitham succeeded his cousin, Sultan Qaboos, as ruler of Oman in January 2020. Since then, the new sultan has quietly taken steps to maintain Oman's role as a peacemaker for the region even as ... ( read original story ...)
Four arrested in drugs and theft case in Oman
Three people have been arrested in Oman’s Al Buraimi Governorate on charges of stealing from a house and another accused has been arrested in Muscat Governorate for being involved in a case involving ... ( read original story ...)
Founder of major Singapore fuel supplier charged in Shell oil heist case
The founder of one of Singapore's biggest marine fuel suppliers has been charged for his involvement in a large-scale oil theft from Shell's refinery in the city-state, according to a charge sheet ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore is planning round-trip ‘cruises to nowhere’ so that its cruise ships can set sail again
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) has begun to explore new health and safety protocols that would allow for “cruises to nowhere,” according to Singapore newspaper The Straits Times. ( read original story ...)
Lebanon puts 111 towns in lockdown to stop COVID-19 spread
Lebanon has witnessed a sharp increase in cases in recent weeks with more than 40,000 cases registered since February. ( read original story ...)
Beirut blast: Lebanon seeks arrest of ship owner and captain
Lebanon has requested the arrest of the foreign owner and captain of the ship which brought material which blew up at Beirut port causing devastation. The judge leading the probe into the blast has ... ( read original story ...)
Lebanon and Israel, Officially Enemies, Agree to Talks on Sea Border
The negotiations will be their first on nonsecurity issues in three decades but officials do not expect them to lead to peace talks. ( read original story ...)
Lebanon, Israel Announce Talks On Disputed Maritime Border
Lebanon and Israel said Thursday they will hold US-brokered negotiations on their disputed maritime border, in what Washington hailed as a "historic" agreement between two sides technically still at ... ( read original story ...)
Russian Ally Kyrgyzstan Holds Election on Sunday Amid Wave of Discontent
Kyrgyzstan, Russia's closest ally in Central Asia, will vote in a parliamentary election on Sunday amid signs of widespread disaffection with the ruling elite. Potential unrest in the impoverished ... ( read original story ...)