May 2021

The United States and Britain are stepping up calls for the World Health Organization to take a deeper look into the possible origins of COVID-19, including a new visit to…

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…

Moroccan authorities must urgently end the solitary confinement of a detained journalist whose health is at risk after 51 days on hunger strike and ensure he is granted the specialized…

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 stores in Mirdif City Centre violated mask and social distancing rules.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: Covid-19: Dubai fines 4 stores during super sale for breaking rules; 49 eateries penalised

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 registers 298 coronavirus cases, 6 deaths.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: Lebanon registers 298 coronavirus cases, 6 deaths

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

Israeli forces on Friday shot dead a Palestinian man during clashes in the occupied West Bank, the Palestinian health ministry said.A few hundred Palestinians had gathered near Nablus in the…