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Iran may return to the table in a few weeks, but expect it to continue waiting for the United States to make concessions.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Iran introduces own version of maximum pressure

Jordan said on Monday that Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah had contracted coronavirus.For the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.“His Highness Prince Hussein, who had received the vaccine against the coronavirus, showed mild symptoms and is in very good health,” the Royal Court said in a statement.King Abdullah and Queen Rania will be subject to a precautionary home quarantine for a period of five days. The results of their COVID-19 tests came back negative.Read more:Global partnership is critical to resolve Israeli-Palestinian conflict: Jordan’s KingCourt in Jordan upholds convictions of sedition against royal court officialsIsraeli President and Jordan King hold secret talks to improve diplomatic ties
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Jordan’s crown prince tests positive for coronavirus, King Abdullah in quarantine

Venue to have on-site medical service stations providing round-the-clock emergency care, including Covid screening..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Expo 2020 Dubai: Medical stations to provide 24-hour care

The United States is sending nearly 1.5 million doses of coronavirus vaccines to Egypt, a Biden administration official said Monday.“Today, the United States will begin to move 1,612,260 doses of Pfizer vaccine to Egypt through COVAX. This donation is from the initial Pfizer 500M donation,” the official told Al Arabiya English.For more coronavirus news, visit our dedicated page.Monday’s move, which has not yet been announced by the White House, comes days after US President Joe Biden convened a COVID-19 summit with world leaders to look at ways to end the pandemic and to work together to prepare for future pandemics.The announcement is expected to be made by the White House later Monday, the official said.Washington has reportedly donated over 1 billion doses of the vaccine across the globe. But health experts say between 5 billion and 6 billion doses are needed in third-world and poorer countries.“The United States cannot and should not do this alone. Everyone has to hold themselves accountable to fulfilling the commitments we’ve all made to end this pandemic and prevent the next one,” the US official told Al Arabiya English.“This is a unique moment in history, and it requires American leadership. We will continue to do all we can to build a world that is safer and more secure against the threat of infectious disease,” the official added.Read more: President Biden says COVID-19 boosters will be free
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: US sending over 1.5 mln COVID-19 vaccines to Egypt: White House

The lead judge investigating last year’s massive blast in Beirut’s port suspended his work in the case Monday after he was formally notified that a former cabinet minister had submitted a request to recuse him..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Judge suspends probe into Beirut port blast as he is targeted for dismisssal

The UN Security Council Monday called on Lebanon to commit to a policy of disassociation from “any external conflicts,” an apparent reference to Iran-backed Hezbollah’s participation in wars across the region.“The members of the Security Council called upon all Lebanese parties to implement a tangible policy of disassociation from any external conflicts, as an important priority, as spelled out in previous declarations, in particular the 2012 Baabda Declaration,” a statement from the Security Council read.For the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.Hezbollah has admitted to intervening in the neighboring Syria war to prop up President Bashar al-Assad, while also fighting alongside other Shiite militias.The group says it is fighting extremists, while much of the international community has accused them of slaughtering opposition fighters.Hezbollah has also sent fighters, advisers and officials to Yemen and Iraq.Their participation in these wars has led Gulf states, mainly Saudi Arabia, to bring its decadeslong support to Beirut to a near-halt.Separately, the Security Council called on the new Lebanese government to “swiftly and transparently implement the well-known, necessary and tangible reforms” needed to unlock billions of dollars in international aid, soft loans and grants.“Such reforms are key to respond to the dire needs and legitimate aspirations of the Lebanese population regarding the urgent security, economic, social and humanitarian challenges facing the country,” the 15-member UN body said. “They also underlined the importance of delivering those reforms in order to ensure effective international support.”Lebanon is scheduled to hold parliamentary elections next year, leading to a vote for the new president. Monday’s statement urged PM Najib Mikati’s government to hold the elections on time and to start prepping “without delay the necessary groundwork ahead of this crucial step.”The UN also voiced the need for a “swift, independent, impartial, thorough, and transparent investigation” into the Beirut blast. On Monday, the judge investigating the explosion was forced to stop his work after MP Nouhad Machnouk filed a complaint over what he claims is the judge’s “impartiality.”Machnouk, the former interior minister, is seen as one of the more corrupt politicians in the country.Read more: Probe into Beirut blast frozen over judge impartiality suit: Source
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: In apparent reference to Hezbollah, UN calls on Lebanon to commit to disassociation

The Israeli volunteer organization stated the "helplessness" of the Health Ministry is why the aid is desperately needed.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Yad Sarah to receive emergency COVID aid, takes aim at Health Ministry

The volcano on Spain's La Palma erupted on Monday.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: La Palma volcano roars back to life as lava nears the sea

If former prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu saw himself as a force that could manipulate US policy on Iran, Bennett has a more humble understanding of Jerusalem’s role.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Bennett speaks strongly against Iran but applies no pressure - analysis

A shortage of fuel truck drivers caused a shortage of fuel across Britain.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Britain's fuel pumps run dry amid panic-buying