Kazakhstan’s border state, Kyrgyzstan, elected its new president. Sadyr Zhaparov, 52, a former deputy of the Kyrgyz parliament, was elected the new head of state by 79 percent of the votes cast. ( read original story ...)
Israel to Vaccinate High Schoolers to Slow Infections Among the Young
Israel will begin vaccinating high-school students to target a demographic suspected of accelerating the country’s Covid-19 outbreak. ( read original story ...)
Khujand’s last Jew has died after centuries of community thriving
But the once-rich communal life of Bukharan Jews in Khujand ended last week with the passing of the city’s last remaining Jewish person. ( read original story ...)
UAE announces record 3,566 new coronavirus cases, 7 deaths
In a statement, the Ministry stressed its aim to continue expanding the scope of testing nationwide to facilitate the early detection of coronavirus cases and carry out the necessary treatment. ( read original story ...)
UAE job-seekers alert: 1,117 jobs created in Sharjah
In a statement, Sharjah FDI Office, or popularly known as Invest in Sharjah, the investment promotion office operating under the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), said the ... ( read original story ...)
UAE: Highest-ever Covid-19 recoveries for fourth day straight
Covid-19 recoveries are on the rise in the UAE. The country recorded its highest-ever single-day recoveries for the fourth day straight on Saturday,. As many as 4,051 patients were declared Covid-free ... ( read original story ...)
Chris Froome set to make debut for new team at UAE Tour
Chris Froome's first race with Israel Start Up Nation will be as part of a strong field for UAE Tour, which also includes Adam Yates. ( read original story ...)
Azerbaijan and Turkey ink MoU to support SMEs
The delegation of the Organization of Businessmen and Entrepreneurs of Turkey (TÜMKİAD), which is on a visit to Azerbaijan, has visited the Small and Medium Business Development Agency (SME), the ... ( read original story ...)
False claims in Syria Biden will start war, as US presence there rejected
Here we go again,” one person tweeted, claiming a “large” convoy had entered eastern Syria on the “first day” of Biden’s presidency. ( read original story ...)
North Korea sees talks as way to advance nuclear program, says U.S. intel official
The top U.S. intelligence officer for North Korea warned on Friday the country sees diplomacy only as a means to advance its nuclear weapons development, even as the new Biden administration says it ... ( read original story ...)