Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates Sunday reported hundreds of new coronavirus cases, with a rise in death toll as well. In a written statement, the Health Ministry of Kuwait said 663 more people ... ( read original story ...)
Palestine Peace Negotiator Saeb Erekat Admitted To Israeli Hospital For COVID-19 Treatment
Saeb Erekat, the Chief negotiator for the state of Palestine, tested COVID-19 positive earlier this month and has been admitted to an Israeli hospital. ( read original story ...)
Expats can now buy property in Oman
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning issued a resolution to this effect, Times of Oman reported on Sunday. ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 2-BP starts Oman’s giant Ghazeer gas field
Oil and gas output to help pay for renewables shift (Adds share price, detail) LONDON, Oct 12 (Reuters) - BP has started production at Oman’s giant Ghazeer natural gas field, which is set to underpin ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore man granted asylum in US faces child porn charges
A blogger from Singapore who was granted asylum to stay in the U.S. faces child pornography charges, according to prosecutors. Amos Yee appeared Friday in court in Chicago on solicitation and ... ( read original story ...)
Ex-prisoner Sadyr Japarov confirmed as Kyrgyzstan president
Nationalist politician jailed for kidnapping to lead country until elections next year ... ( read original story ...)
Kyrgyzstan parliament confirms Sadyr Japarov as new president
Nationalist politician made PM amid protests to lead country until elections next year ... ( read original story ...)
Kyrgyzstan’s prime minister becomes acting president
Kyrgyzstan’s prime minister became the acting head of state Friday in the wake of the president's resignation amid turmoil sparked by a disputed parliamentary election.Supporters of newly appointed ... ( read original story ...)
Israel, Bahrain sign deal establishing formal ties
Israel’s agreements with the UAE and Bahrain have marked diplomatic victories for the Trump administration and for Prime Minister Netanyahu. ( read original story ...)
Analysis: Is Israel a failing state?
The events on Sunday comprise the largest incident of civil disobedience ever witnessed in the Jewish state, says Professor Stern, an expert on haredi society at the Israel Democracy Institute ... ( read original story ...)