April 2020

The Higher Defense Council is slated to meet at Baabda Palace Thursday to recommend a two-week extension of the nationwide lockdown, an official source said Monday, as the government forged…

In his first public statements since returning to France as part of a…. Source: Albawaba Full Article: French researcher chronicles 9 months of misery in Iran jail

Our podcast bringing you compelling stories from the Middle East, North Africa, Asia and beyond.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: How Middle Easterners are taking the battle with the coronavirus into…

Faced with a severe economic downturn compounded by the coronavirus, Lebanon is appealing to donor countries and international financial organisations to provide badly-needed assistance.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: Lebanon appeals…

Norway has been invited to and is considering attending a meeting of top oil producers on April 9 as an observer, and would join in with production cuts if there…

The new Quds Force commander visited Baghdad in an attempt to resume his predecessor's work, but he faced resistance from Iraqi politicians, who opposed his interference in domestic affairs. Source:…

Several Palestinians who were caught trying to smuggle workers from Israel in their vehicles were arrested by the PA security forces in the past few days.; Source: Jerusalem Post Full…

Simply placing everyone in quarantine is not a good enough solution.; Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Can we both save lives and the economy? Israeli scientists say 'Yes'

Fund will help supply hygienic and sterilised products to most vulnerable Source: Arabian Business Full Article: Coronavirus: UAE-based Fine Hygienic Holding sets up m relief fund

Passengers must adhere to safety procedures for repatriation flights from Dubai to four destinations Source: Arabian Business Full Article: Emirates airline resumes flights with passenger warning