Such a move would be an appropriate countermeasure to Israeli unilateralism that puts a two-state outcome at severe risk. ( read original story ...)
Israel, Palestine should hold direct talks for ‘two-states solution’: India
India on Thursday asked Israel and Palestine to resolve issues between them through direct negotiations and engage with each other to find an acceptable two-states solution for peaceful coexistence. ( read original story ...)
Palestine announces 322 new COVID-19 cases, 3,417 in total
Palestine on Thursday announced 322 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total number in the Palestinian territories to 3,417. Among the new cases were 281 in the southern West Bank district of Hebron, ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey supports Palestine’s united front against Israel
Kalin said they believe that Palestinian people’s united front against the attempt of annexation will make the needed spirit of unity and solidarity permanent. Kalin stressed once again that the plans ... ( read original story ...)
Oman boosts hospital capacity as coronavirus cases surge
DUBAI, July 2 (Reuters) - Oman’s health minister said on Thursday that the sultanate had witnessed a “scary” surge in COVID-19 cases that required boosting hospital capacity, especially for intensive ... ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: Banks to tighten lending practices for Singapore commodity sector – sources
Commodity trade financiers in Singapore are teaming up to strengthen lending practices and improve transparency in the sector following a spate of defaults at trading firms, four sources with ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Temasek delays annual report due to pandemic
Singapore state investor Temasek Holdings said on Thursday it had delayed its annual report until September as the coronavirus pandemic had affected financial reporting for many of its portfolio ... ( read original story ...)
Better late than never: Lebanon County goes green as businesses eager to reopen
Lebanon County will enter the green phase Friday, opening businesses that have been closed since March. It is the last county in the state to do so after an uptick in cases halted its reopening, ... ( read original story ...)
UN staff in Israel sex-act video suspended without pay
Now the UN says the men in the video have been identified as staff members of the United Nations Truce Supervision Organization (UNTSO), UN military observers based in Israel. The ... ( read original story ...)
Editorial: Annexing the West Bank would only undermine Israel’s security
The prime minister had indicated he might move as early as this week to propose annexation of parts of the West Bank, including the sites of Jewish settlements and the Jordan Valley. Israel captured ... ( read original story ...)