Qatar took part in the virtual general meeting of the Asia Pacific Forum of National Human Rights Institutions (APF) yesterday. ( read original story ...)
The Takeaway: Israel and Hamas turn to Qatar for truce
Hamas deal and latest from Gaza; Arafat’s wife backs UAE-Israel peace deal; Curly hair makes a comeback in Egypt. ( read original story ...)
Quarantine packages extended until October 31: Discover Qatar
Quarantine packages for people returning to Qatar have been extended until October 31, according to information available on the Discover Qatar website. ( read original story ...)
United States: End of Qatar blockade possibly ‘in weeks’
Top US diplomat for Middle East expresses cautious optimism that three-year siege of Qatar by Arab states may soon end. ( read original story ...)
Armenia militarizes women in occupied Nagorno-Karabakh
Armenia has started military training for women in occupied territories of Azerbaijan to prepare them for military combats and operations. ( read original story ...)
Schools set to reopen in Armenia under pandemic protocols
Schools and universities across Armenia are preparing to receive their students next week, as the scholastic year is set to start on September 15. All educational institutions were abruptly shut down ... ( read original story ...)
Short rain with thunderstorm predicted in Armenia
South-west wind speed is 3-8 m/s, during the thunderstorm the wind speed may exceed up to 15-20 m/s. The air temperature on September 11-13 will go up by 3-4 degrees. In capital city Yerevan, no ... ( read original story ...)
Georgia football mascot Uga won’t be on field at games for first time in decade
Uga, the popular live bulldog mascot for Georgia, won't be roaming the sidelines for the team this season due to COVID-19 protocols. ( read original story ...)
Watch: Georgia teacher using vertical space for social distancing
A teacher at a private school in Georgia came up with a novel solution to social distancing in a small classroom -- making use of vertical space. ( read original story ...)
COVID-19 spread at Georgia universities could erase gains made in the state: White House task force
The White House coronavirus task force has released its latest report on the state of the pandemic in Georgia and has a stark warning for colleges and universities: increase testing among students to ... ( read original story ...)