The United Arab Emirates detected 1,491 new cases of the coronavirus in the past 24 hours and no COVID-19 deaths, which raises the total number of confirmed infections in the country to 123,764, the Ministry of Health and Prevention announced on Saturday.For more coronavirus news, visit our dedicated page.The country has been battling with a recent surge of infections.Health officials have detected over 1,000 new infections daily since October 5.However, the rise in the number of daily coronavirus cases is “normal and expected” and is part of the current “global pattern” as the world begins its gradual return to normalcy, spokesperson for the UAE’s health sector, Dr. Farida al-Hosani had said on Tuesday.The total number of recoveries in the country rose to 116,894 after 1,826 people recovered from the coronavirus.Read more:Coronavirus: Saudia Airlines to resume travel to 33 destinations in NovemberCoronavirus: Abu Dhabi’s Qasr Al Watan open for visitors after months of closure
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Coronavirus: UAE detects 1,491 new cases, no COVID-19 deaths in 24 hours
Some Syrians prefer Idlib over areas under control of Turkish-backed armed groups
While security chaos is deemed limited in Idlib, areas under the control of Turkish-backed Free Syrian Army factions are suffering from poor security conditions amid frequent assassinations and bombings targeting civilians and military personnel.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Some Syrians prefer Idlib over areas under control of Turkish-backed armed groups
US election: Trump casts early ballot in Florida ahead of presidential election
President Donald Trump cast an early ballot Saturday in the US election as he geared for another grueling day of campaigning.Trump voted at a library serving as a polling center in Florida, where he has a home and to which he switched his residency from his native New York.For all the latest headlines follow our Google News channel online or via the app.“I voted for a guy named Trump,” he said with a smile as he emerged.While voting, he wore a mask, which is rare for the president, who has played down the pandemic.Nearly 55 million Americans have now cast early votes as the coronavirus has made in-person voting more problematic.“It was a very secure vote. Much more secure than when you send in a ballot, I can tell you that,” said Trump, who insists without giving evidence that mail-in voting leads to fraud.“Everything was perfect, very strict, right by the rules. When you send in your ballot, it could never be secure like that,” he said.Trump has rallies planned Saturday in North Carolina, Ohio and Wisconsin, all of them battleground states.“You’re going to be very busy today, because we’re going to work you hard,” Trump told reporters traveling with him.Read more:US Elections: Trump, Biden face off in final presidential debateCoronavirus: Biden pledges free COVID vaccine for ‘everyone’ in US if elected
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: US election: Trump casts early ballot in Florida ahead of presidential election
Arab Coalition destroys Houthi drone heading towards Saudi Arabia
The Arab Coalition intercepted and destroyed an explosive-laden drone that belonged to the Iran-backed Houthi militia and was heading towards Saudi Arabia, the coalition’s spokesperson Colonel Turki al-Maliki said on Saturday.This comes just a day after the coalition announced that it had destroyed two explosive-laden drones launched by the Iran-backed Houthi militia towards the Kingdom. For all the latest headlines follow our Google News channel online or via the app.One drone was heading towards the Kingdom’s southern region, near the Yemeni border, and was a deliberate attempt to attack civilians in the area, al-Maliki.The failed attack is the latest in the series of attempted attack launched by the Houthis in recent weeks. The terrorist group has been ramping up its efforts to strike Saudi Arabia and several areas in Yemen outside its control.Iran has been backing the Houthis in Yemen’s civil war against the internationally-recognized government.Currently, the Houthis have control of the Yemeni capital Sanaa, while the government is based in the city of Aden.Read more:Arab Coalition destroys two Houthi drones launched towards Saudi ArabiaIran posts ambassador in Houthi-held Yemeni capital
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Arab Coalition destroys Houthi drone heading towards Saudi Arabia
Head of Sudan’s largest party slams Trump and Israel deal
Sudan's former Prime Minister Sadiq al-Mahdi withdrew from a government-organised religious conference on Saturday in protest against the normalisation announcement..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Head of Sudan’s largest party slams Trump and Israel deal
UNIFIL forces hit by 79 COVID-19 infections
Another coronavirus cluster hit the United Nations Interim Forces in south Lebanon infecting 79 people..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: UNIFIL forces hit by 79 COVID-19 infections
Italian appointed Catholic patriarch of Jerusalem
Pope Francis has appointed an Italian priest as Latin patriarch of Jerusalem..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Italian appointed Catholic patriarch of Jerusalem
Coronavirus czar warns Arab sector: Follow rules or expect lockdown
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Coronavirus czar warns Arab sector: Follow rules or expect lockdown
Jewish politicians, organizations laud Israel-Sudan peace deal
“We are thrilled to see yet another country end hostilities with Israel."
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Jewish politicians, organizations laud Israel-Sudan peace deal
Erdogan says Macron needs 'mental checks' over his policies towards Muslims
Macron's proposal to defend his country's secular values against radical Islam has angered the Turkish government..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Erdogan says Macron needs 'mental checks' over his policies towards Muslims