May 2021

The World Food Programme said on Wednesday it is tripling its assistance to Lebanon, offering cash assistance to nearly 300,000 people amid an unparalleled financial and economic crisis.. Source: Albawaba…

Top stories on The Round Up today: Qatar extends prohibited summertime working hours Amir pledges $500mn to rebuild Gaza Officials address anger over ‘vaccination freedoms’ Venus set to light up…

Fire engines from Al Rashidiya and Karama were dispatched to the site.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: Dubai: Minor fire at ceramics warehouse put out

The United Nations Human Rights Council agreed on Thursday to launch an international investigation into crimes committed during the 11-day conflict between Israel and the Islamist group Hamas in Gaza.For…

Lebanon records 319 new coronavirus cases, 8 deaths.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: Lebanon records 319 new coronavirus cases, 8 deaths

Many Gazans are now questioning what they first celebrated as a victory for Hamas. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Hamas gains support, little else in battle with Israel

The Palestinian Authority wants to handle the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip through international funds, which Hamas rejects. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Gaza reconstruction deepens PA-Hamas dispute

Gazans were already suffering from water scarcity even before the Israel escalation that damaged most of the water plants and pipelines. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Israeli campaign in Gaza…

In cooperation with community associations and with masses of individual volunteers, the Gaza City municipality is leading a massive effort to clear the enclave of rubble left by the recent…

Saudi Arabia reported 1,215 new COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours, raising the total to 447,178, the Ministry of Health announced on Friday.Read the latest updates in our dedicated…