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Famed hotel Le Bristol, located in the heart of Beirut, has closed down its doors as Lebanon battles its worst economic crisis in decades in the midst of a pandemic..…

As Intelligence Chief Mustafa Al-Kadhimi prepares his cabinet, he appears to have broad support, and Iraqi Popular Mobilization Units aren't blocking his way. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Iraqi PM…

The Holy Fire ceremony symbolising Jesus' resurrection was lit in a deserted Jerusalem on Saturday, without the joyful throng of Orthodox Christian pilgrims who normally attend a spectacle that brings…

In today's roundup: Iran allows some shuttered Tehran businesses to reopen, Lebanon's Le Bristol hotel closes down and the 'Holy Fire' ceremony is held in empty Jerusalem church.. Source: Albawaba…

An increase of 3,783 cases in the last 24 hours also pushed Turkey's confirmed tally within a few hundred of China, where the novel coronavirus first emerged.; Source: Jerusalem Post…

Called the Saturday of Light by some eastern churches, the holiday is observed according to the Julian calendar which the Orthodox adhere to, explained Armenian historian George Hintlian.; Source: Jerusalem…

Event comes days after drone strike blamed on Israel targeted Hezbollah vehicle; Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: IDF: Security fence with Lebanon was damaged in three locations

; Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Weizmann slams MoH for false coronavirus testing allegations

Due to measures taken to tackle COVID-19, the Gaza Strip economy is at a virtual standstill, worsening unemployment and poverty. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Coronavirus killing off what's left…

Saudi Arabia will launch a unified travel permit which applies to the entire Kingdom amid the coronavirus lockdown, according to an official source at the Ministry of Interior.The new permit…